Review: Claim and Counterclaim

The main purpose of any argumentative writing is to...

• entertain the audience

• inform readers

• persuade others

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

Which statement is a strong claim for an argument or debate?

• School is boring and students shouldn't be forced to attend.

• Reducing the school week to 4 days would benefit students and teachers.

• Why can't students enjoy extended weekends sometimes?

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

Remember, a strong claim can be supported with evidence, and can also be debated.

• Students should participate in team sports because it instills good character and values.

• Basketball is obviously a much better sport than football.

• I hate sports, so no one should play them.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Match the WORD to the DEFINITION!

• Evidence or examples

• REASON

• Your belief/position on debatable topic

• SUPPORT

• Why you feel that way

• CLAIM

• What your OPPOSITION might argue

• COUNTERCLAIM

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Choose the strongest supporting reason for this claim:

Testing products on animals has some important benefits.

• It helps develop beauty and make-up products.

• It helps develop life-saving vaccines.

• Testing can be done on humans as well.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which statement is an example of a personal anecdote?

• Gun violence is a serious problem, according to a national survey.

• Gun violence is a serious problem. My uncle was killed in a shooting, and our whole family suffered.

• Gun violence is a serious problem and you can see it on TV and in the news.

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CCSS.W.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.3A

CCSS.W.9-10.3D

Put the PARTS of an argumentative essay in ORDER!

• Reason 2 & Support

• Conclusion

• Claim & Intro

• Counterclaim & rebuttal

• Reason 1 & Support

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Why is it important to include a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

• To give a detailed description of the topic

• To make the essay longer

• To strengthen your argument by attacking opposing viewpoints

• To confuse the reader

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

Choose the BEST rebuttal to the counterclaim!

Some people say that animal testing is beneficial ​ (a)   .

• but it causes unnecessary pain to animals
• but it's not worth it just to make lipstick

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Choose the best rebuttal to the counterclaim!

Some people say that the age of 16 is too young to vote..​. ​ ​ (a)   !

• but teens can drive a vehicle at that age
• which is true; they're still immature

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C