Counterclaim and Rebuttal

An effective argumentative essay

• expresses a brief, negative opinion about an opposing perspective

• ignores all opposing perspectives and focuses on only one side of an issue

• introduces an opposing view, then refutes it logically and respectfully

• spends an equal amount of time and space discussing opposing views

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

Which statement is true about an effective counterclaim?

• It strengthens your argument.

• It strengthens your opponent's argument.

• It is presented in an introduction.

• It is based on opinion rather than research.

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

Which rebuttal would be ineffective in an argumentative essay?

• A rebuttal that acknowledges the opposition's point and uses clever words to insult it

• A rebuttal that introduces facts to show the opposition's argument is incomplete

• A rebuttal that presents research to show the opposition's argument to be incorrect

• A rebuttal that uses information to prove the opposition's argument is irrelevant

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

What type of counterclaim best strengthens your argument?

• A counterclaim that agrees with your original claim so there is no opposition

• A counterclaim that allows you to get emotionally involved with the argument

• A counterclaim that lets you repeat evidence you have already shared

• A counterclaim that presents a popular and reasonable opposing perspective

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C