Claim, Counterclaim, and Rebuttal

What is a counterclaim?

• Your position in an argument

• The opposing view of your claim

• The closing statement

• The counter where you claim something

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

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

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

Identify the rebuttal to the previous counterclaim that food causes distractions

• Students get Hot Cheeto fingers on the Chromebooks

• The real distraction is hungry students who can't focus

• It's impossible to open a bag of chips quietly

• Students leave crumbs everywhere, which attracts bugs

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

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

• Music is essential for concentration.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Why do we include counterclaims?

• To anticipate the argument from the opposing side

• To show what you know and strengthen your argument

• To prevent bias

• All of the above

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

What is the underlined section? Schools shouldn't give homework. Some might argue it's important for practice, but students can end up practicing incorrectly.

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

What is the underlined section? Detention teaches students that there are consequences to their actions. Some could claim that it just makes them more angry, but the anger is part of the consequence.

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

What is the underlined section? Kids should be able to drive at age 13. Some might believe that there are too many rules for them to learn, students could prove they've mastered the rules by taking a test.

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

What would a good REBUTTAL be for the following counterclaim, "Some would argue that crop circles are proof of UFO's."

• The truth is crop circles have been proven to be man-made.

• Large fields have been pushed now in shapes of UFOs.

• It is clear that aliens exist.

• People might have seen odd drones flying instead, not UFOs.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

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.9-10.8