Counterclaims

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.

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.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

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

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

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

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

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