Claims, Counterarguments and Rebuttals

An argument a stakeholder would make against your claim. In other words, they argue that you're wrong and they are right.

• counterargument

• stakeholder

• rebuttal

• persuasion

Answer explanation

The counterargument is what someone WHO DOES NOT agree with you would say.

Me: I like pineapple on pizza.

You: Let me offer you a counterargument. Pineapple is juicy and makes the crust soggy. Pinneapple on pizza is gross!

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1C

To convince someone to do something or believe something.

• counterclaim

• stakeholder

• rebuttal

• persuasion

Tags

CCSS.SL.8.1A

CCSS.SL.8.4

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1C

A person or group of people with a concern or interest in a topic or idea. This person usually has a counterargument and thinks you're wrong.

• counterargument

• stakeholder

• rebuttal

• persuasion

Answer explanation

A stakehold is someone who cares about something or has a different perspective.

Stakeholders at Scarlett include: teachers, students, parents, office professionals, TAs, custodians, Dr. Peterson and Mr. V, and Dr. Swift.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1C

When you respond directly to the stakeholder's counterargument with evidence and reasoning. You explain why they are wrong and you are right!

• counterargument

• stakeholder

• rebuttal

• persuasion

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1C

Counterargument pargraphs all follow a similar structure or order. What's the correct order?

• counterargument

  claim

  rebuttal

• rebuttal

  counterargument

  claim

• claim

  rebuttal

  counterargument

• claim

  counterargument

  rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1C

Snow days are an important childhood tradition. Some educators may argue that online lessons allow students to keep learning and ensures that students will receive a full summer vacation. However, true snow days are an important part of childhood. Snow days allow kids to get outside and play with friends and family as they make cherished memories. Loretta Sneed, a sixth grade student remarked, “In 2020, so much of our life changed. So many traditions and so much fun was taken from us. The tradition of a snow day, I think it’s cool.” Covid has robbed kids of  so many childhood memories, why take away snow days too?

• The red sentence is the author's counterargument.

• The red sentence is the author's claim.

• The red sentence is the author's rebuttal.

Answer explanation

A counterargument paragraph is just like a CER paragraph.

Your claim, or argument, is always the FIRST sentence of the paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

Snow days are an important childhood tradition. Some educators may argue that online lessons allow students to keep learning and ensures that students will receive a full summer vacation. However, true snow days are an important part of childhood. Snow days allow kids to get outside and play with friends and family as they make cherished memories. Loretta Sneed, a sixth grade student remarked, “In 2020, so much of our life changed. So many traditions and so much fun was taken from us. The tradition of a snow day, I think it’s cool.” Covid has robbed kids of  so many childhood memories, why take away snow days too?

• The red sentence is the stakeholders' counterargument.

• The red sentence is the author's claim.

• The red sentence is the author's rebuttal.

Answer explanation

After your claim, you have to present the stakeholder's counterargument.

The second sentence explains why people do not agree with your claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

Snow days are an important childhood tradition. Some educators may argue that online lessons allow students to keep learning and ensures that students will receive a full summer vacation. However, true snow days are an important part of childhood. Snow days allow kids to get outside and play with friends and family as they make cherished memories. Loretta Sneed, a sixth grade student remarked, “In 2020, so much of our life changed. So many traditions and so much fun was taken from us. The tradition of a snow day, I think it’s cool.” Covid has robbed kids of  so many childhood memories, why take away snow days too?

• The red sentence is the stakeholders' counterargument.

• The red sentence is the author's claim.

• The red sentence(s) is the author's rebuttal.

Answer explanation

The rubutal is the evidence and reasoning part of the CER paragraph.

You get to explain or rebut (lol) why the stakeholders are wrong and you are right! Use facts, stats, personal stories, experts or comparionss to prove the stakeholders wrong!

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.9A

Do you think that today should have been a real snow day, without school?

• Yes! I love to play in the snow!

• No! I do not want to risk having to make up school days in June.

• I don't care. I would not have gone outside today anyway.

Answer explanation

I am glad that you are here today. :)