I Can Identify Claims and Counterclams

A statement of what the author is trying to persuade someone to do or believe.

• claim

• counterclaim

• rebuttel

• thesis

a good ______________ is composed of a claim, reasons, evidence, and counterclaim.

• argument

• claim

• counterclaim

• relevant information

Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as _______________.

• evidence

• claims

• arguments

• counterclaims

Statements that address opposing viewpoints.

• counterclaims

• rebuttels

• claims

• arguments

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which of the following is an example of a source?

• Infographic

• Videos

• Online Articles

• All are examples of a source.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

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Why is it important to include the counterclaim and rebuttal in argumentative writing?

• It helps make an argument stronger by proving that the opposing viewpoint is weak.

• It makes an argument less strong because it tells what other people believe.

• It makes the argument longer.

• It shows why the opposing viewpoint is correct.

What is the definition of intended audience in argument writing?

• the readers that the text is intended to persuade.

• a group of people listening at a concert

• anyone who is reading the text

• the reason the text is written

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 is during school hours is important

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

It is important to buy books for the library. Kids will have more opportunities to read. They can save money by checking out books. Plus, the school will not have to wait as long to read our favorite book!

Which sentence is the claim?

• It is important to buy books for the library.

• Kids will have more opportunities to read.

• They can save money by checking out books.

• Plus, the school will not have to wait as long to read our favorite book!