Counter Argument Terms and Practice

Making a claim (based on your opinion) and supporting it using evidence is:

• persuasion
• claim
• argument
• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Facts, figures, and expert opinions used to back up and support your answer

• bridge
• persuasion
• argument
• evidence

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with the argument

• turnback/rebuttal
• warrant
• counterargument
• argument

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

True or False:
Evidence is facts that support your claim. 

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Which of the following would not be a counterclaim to the following claim: All cars should be yellow.

• All cars should not be yellow. 
• All cars should be black. 
• Cars should be different colors. 
• Cars are great. 

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CCSS.RI.6.8

What is a rebuttal?

• A response to the counterclaim that weakens the opposing view

• Support for the counterclaim

• Words used to make paragraphs flow smoothly

• Evidence

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.8

Identify the COUNTERCLAIM to this claim:

Students should be able to eat snacks in class.

• Chewing gum raises test scores.

• Studies show eating during class keeps students focused.

• Teachers argue food distracts students.

• Eating during school hours is important.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

Rebuttals come before the counterclaim.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

Which rebuttal best weakens the counterclaim that music is distracting?

• Music motivates students

• Music reduces stress

• Lyrics in music can cause students to lose focus

• Not all music is distracting, in fact, some genres are proven to enhance learning

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

What is the underlined section? People should exercise more. Some might argue that there isn't enough time, but exercising gives you more time because it helps be more alert and efficient throughout the day.

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8