Counterclaims

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6th - 8th Grade
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Andy Weete
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is a claim?
It is an arguable statement that can be supported by evidence
It is an expert's opinion about a specific topic
It is a general fact related to a particular topic
All of the above.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Evidence is ___________________
a statement or conclusion that answers a question
information that supports or proves a claim
a justification that connects the claim to the evidence
Not vital when using an argument
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.W.6.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a counterclaim?
Your position in an argument
The opposing view of your claim
The closing statement
The counter where you claim something
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.SL.6.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What would a good counterclaim be for "Schools should allow pets."
Pets can help decrease anxiety.
It could be possible that some pets aren't friendly.
Pets could take a behavior test to be allowed in school.
Pets are cute.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What's the counterclaim in the following statement: Some argue that cakes are versatile, but pies are even more versatile because they can be savory.
Some argue that cakes are versatile
but pies are even more versatile because they can be savory
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.SL.6.3
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