Claim, Reason, Evidence, Counterclaim and Rebuttal

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Definition of a claim

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To state something is true without proof.

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Rebuttal explains why the opposing argument is wrong.

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True

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Counterclaim = Counterargument

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True

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Rebuttal:

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An explanation of why the opposing argument is wrong.

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Possible counterclaim starter:

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Some people may believe

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Purpose of an argument:

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Persuade the reader.

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Evidence supporting a later school start:

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School-aged children attending after 9:00 AM perform better (Ahren 10).

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Counterargument: Students should chew gum in school.

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Some teachers see gum as a distraction.

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Rebuttal to the claim that gum distracts students.

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Research shows gum helps some students concentrate.

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Evidence supporting an argument must come from credible sources.

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True