Argumentative Paragraph Pre-Activity

A counterclaim...

• is stated as a second claim.

• serves to support the other person's argument.

• acknowledges the opposing position's stance on an argument.

• is not debatable.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

A counterclaim...

• is stated as a second claim.

• serves to support the other person's argument.

• acknowledges the opposing position's stance on an argument.

• is not debatable.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

The opposition means having a similar point of view

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

A concession is when you admit that parts of the opposition holds some truth

• True

• False

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CCSS.W.9-10.1B

The following is a claim: While Kahoot is a great resource, Quizizz is the better educational tool because you can either study on your own or practice as a class.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

The following is a counterclaim: Some would argue that Quizizz has no educational value.

• True

• False

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

A rebuttal...

• is a circular argument to support the other side.

• supports the original claim made; does not address the counterclaim.

• is a piece of evidence.

• uses evidence to explain why the counterclaim is wrong.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.9

Rebuttal: Kahoot may be seen as a game, but it encourages educational interaction amongst peers.

• False

• True

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CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Check all that apply. A well-written claim should...
**Read carefully.

• Address the opposing view.

• State your opinion

• Be an arguable statement.

• Include a minimum of one piece of evidence.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Ethos is....
*Check the 2 that apply.

• Facts

• Credibility

• Ethics

• Emotion

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.SL.9-10.3