Counterclaims and Rebuttals Practice

Counterclaims and Rebuttals Practice

8th Grade

12 Qs

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Counterclaims and Rebuttals Practice

Counterclaims and Rebuttals Practice

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Medium

CCSS
W.8.1A, W.8.1C, RI.8.8

+10

Standards-aligned

Created by

Ashley McLemore

Used 34+ times

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What would a good counterclaim be for "Schools should allow pets."

Pets can help decrease anxiety.

It could be possible that some pets aren't friendly.

Pets could take a behavior test to be allowed in school.

Pets are cute.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What would be a good rebuttal to the counterclaim, "Some people might think that smoking can help relieve stress."

Smoking causes people to have bad breath, yellow teeth, and wrinkly skin.

Smoking is bad for people.

However, the medical bills and health problems that come from smoking would cause more stress.

Smoking is expensive.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1C

CCSS.W.8.2B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following would be a good COUNTERCLAIM for the argument that "people should use more recycled products."

The environment is getting destroyed.

Some would say that recycled products are too expensive.

Some would say that cars pollute too much.

However, recycling stations can create more jobs.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What would a good COUNTERCLAIM be for the argument, "School should start later because students' brains aren't ready to function so early in the morning."

Although, some believe kids could just go to bed earlier.

Kids need 7-8 hours of sleep every night.

Sleep is important for students.

Students could have more time to eat breakfast in the morning before going to school.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Statements that address or recognize opposing viewpoints.

counterclaims

rebuttals

claims

arguments

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1C

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of an argument?
TO EXPLAIN
TO PERSUADE
TO ENTERTAIN
TO INFORM

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The part of the argument for "I say"

the Claim

the Counterclaim

the Rebuttal

the Mic Drop

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

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