Claims and Counterclaims

The writer's position on an issue

• claim

• counterclaim

• rebuttel

• thesis

Any information that helps prove a claim.

• evidence

• argument

• counterclaim

• thesis

Statements that address opposing viewpoints.

• counterclaims

• rebuttels

• claims

• arguments

Identify the sentence as a claim or not a claim.

Banning semi-automatic weapons would reduce mass shootings.

• Not a claim

• Claim

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.

What is a claim? 

• A false statement 
• A true statement 
• A reasonable statement 
• An arguable statement 

A counterclaim is...

• the same for each person.

• the best argument.

• always correct.

• the opposite of a claim.

Direct quotes and/or information taken from a source/text to back up a claim.

• Counterclaim

• Support

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

A solid and reasonable argument that opposes or disagrees with your claim

• Counterclaim

• Thesis Statement

• Evidence

• Transition Words

an ______________ is a claim that is supported with reasons and evidence.

• argument

• claim

• counterclaim

• relevant information