Claims, Counterclaims, Rebuttals

The writer's position on an issue

• claim

• counterclaim

• rebuttel

• background

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Any information that helps prove a claim.

• evidence

• argument

• counterclaim

• thesis

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Statements that address or recognize opposing viewpoints.

• counterclaims

• rebuttals

• claims

• arguments

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Parents should be fined when their
children bully because it will send a
message. Some say It is very difficult for
parents to manage their children
when they leave the house and go to
school. Despite this, thirteen million
kids are bullied each year and
something needs to be done. The fines
will encourage parents to focus on anti-bullying in the home.
Which sentence is the counterclaim?

• Despite this, thirteen million
  kids are bullied each year and
  something needs to be done.
• The fines
  will encourage parents to
  focus on anti-bullying in the home.
• Some say it is very difficult for
  parents to manage their children
  when they leave the house and go to
  school.
• Parents should be fined when their
  children bully because it will send a
  message.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

What is a rebuttal?

• A response to the counterclaim that weakens the opposing view

• Support for the counterclaim

• Words used to make paragraphs flow smoothly

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Identify the counterclaim to this claim: Students should be able to eat snacks in class.

• Chewing gum raises test scores

• Studies show eating during class keeps students focused

• Teachers argue food distracts students

• Eating is during school hours is important

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

Identify the rebuttal to the previous counterclaim that food causes distractions

• Students get Hot Cheeto fingers on the Chromebooks

• The real distraction is hungry students who can't focus

• It's impossible to open a bag of chips quietly

• Students leave crumbs everywhere, which attracts bugs

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

Identify the counterclaim to this argument: Students should wear uniforms to school.

• Having uniforms prepares students for professional careers

• Uniforms make everyone's lives easiers

• Students need to be able to express themselves

• Uniforms allow students to focus on their work not fashion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

Which rebuttal is the strongest response to the counterclaim that students need to express themselves?

• Students do not have time to wash their uniforms each night.

• Uniforms are more affordable for most families.

• Students can still express themselves in many other ways.

• Some believe uniforms are unfair; however, they're idiots.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Identify the counterclaim to this argument: Students should be able to listen to music in class.

• Some may argue that music distracts students

• Some may argue that music is calming

• Teachers can choose the music for the students

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3