Counterclaim, Counterargument, and Rebuttal

What is a counterclaim for a counterargument?

• When you think about what other people with an opposing or different opinion than you would say.

• When you when you give evidence or show HOW or WHY people with a differing opinion say what they say.

• When you give evidence or show HOW or WHY the opposing side is wrong or HOW or WHY there is a problem with their argument.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

What is counterclaim evidence?

• When you explain HOW or WHY the opposing side is wrong or HOW or WHY there is a problem with their argument. You can also explain HOW or WHY you are right or your position is better, more logical, or more valuable.

• When you share why the opposing side is wrong or point out a problem with their position or argument.

• When you give evidence or show HOW or WHY people with a differing opinion say what they say.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

What is a counterclaim explanation?

• When you give evidence or show HOW or WHY the opposing side is wrong or HOW or WHY there is a problem with their argument.

• When you explain HOW or WHY people with a differing opinion say what they say.

• When you explain HOW or WHY the opposing side is wrong or HOW or WHY there is a problem with their argument. You can also explain HOW or WHY you are right or your position is better, more logical, or more valuable.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

What is a rebuttal/refutation?

• When you give evidence or show HOW or WHY the opposing side is wrong or HOW or WHY there is a problem with their argument.

• When you think about what other people with an opposing or different opinion than you would say.

• When you share why the opposing side is wrong or point out a problem with their position or argument.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

What is rebuttal evidence?

• When you give evidence or show HOW or WHY the opposing side is wrong or HOW or WHY there is a problem with their argument.

• When you share why the opposing side is wrong or point out a problem with their position or argument.

• When you give evidence or show HOW or WHY people with a differing opinion say what they say.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is a rebuttal explanation?

• When you share why the opposing side is wrong or point out a problem with their position or argument.

• When you explain HOW or WHY the opposing side is wrong or HOW or WHY there is a problem with their argument. You can also explain HOW or WHY you are right or your position is better, more logical, or more valuable.

• When you explain HOW or WHY people with a differing opinion say what they say.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.SL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

Some people may think we should continue using large quantities of plastic as plastic wrapping can protect the quality of a product.

This is an example of:

• rebuttal evidence

• a counterargument explanation

• a counterclaim for a counterargument

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

For instance, Connecticut Plastics says that “plastic packaging protects food, medicine, and other products from contamination and germs when it is displayed and handled.”

This is an example of:

• a counterclaim for counterargument

• counterargument evidence

• counterargument explanation

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.SL.7.3

This shows a company that greatly benefits from fabricating, purchasing, and shipping plastic telling consumers that they will be safer and healthier if they buy products swathed in plastic.

This is an example of:

• a counterargument explanation

• a rebuttal/refutation

• rebuttal evidence

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.8

However, that point ignores the fact that the plastic itself actually leaches toxins into the food, medicine, and other products it is covering.

This is an example of:

• a counterclaim for a counterargument

• a rebuttal explanation

• a rebuttal/refutation

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C