Counterargument

Which may not be the best choice for a rebuttal transition?

• On the contrary

• However

• The flaw in this reasoning is,

• One possible concern may be,

Which is not the best transition for a counterargument

• Some may argue

• It is often thought

• Some researchers may say

• All of these are counterarguments

Take a look at this ice cream example... Argument: We should eat ice cream! It is hot outside and there is nothing more refreshing. Counterarugment: I know it has a lot of calories. What would make the best rebuttal?

• We can burn those calories off walking to the ice cream shop.  In fact, if we go to the shop

  across town, we’ll get a nice workout

  in the process!

• Oh, mint chip is my favorite. It is simply the best.

• It is going to be cold this weekend. We better go today.

• There is a special today! Two for one. Let's get going!

Which phrase is commonly used to introduce a counterargument?

• Some people think...

• Others argue...

• On the other hand,...

• Despite this fact, people often think…

• All of these are great ways to introduce a counter-argument.

presenting evidence and reasoning to disprove the counterargument

• claim

• evidence

• rebuttal

• counterargument

What is a counterclaim for a counterargument?

• When you think about what other people with an opposing or different opinion than you would say.

• When you when you give evidence or show HOW or WHY people with a differing opinion say what they say.

• When you give evidence or show HOW or WHY the opposing side is wrong or HOW or WHY there is a problem with their argument.

What is counterclaim evidence?

• When you explain HOW or WHY the opposing side is wrong or HOW or WHY there is a problem with their argument. You can also explain HOW or WHY you are right or your position is better, more logical, or more valuable.

• When you share why the opposing side is wrong or point out a problem with their position or argument.

• When you give evidence or show HOW or WHY people with a differing opinion say what they say.

What is rebuttal evidence?

• When you give evidence or show HOW or WHY the opposing side is wrong or HOW or WHY there is a problem with their argument.

• When you share why the opposing side is wrong or point out a problem with their position or argument.

• When you give evidence or show HOW or WHY people with a differing opinion say what they say.

Connecticut Plastics says that “plastic packaging protects food, medicine, and other products from contamination and germs when it is displayed and handled.”

This is an example of:

• a counterclaim for counterargument

• counterargument evidence

• counterargument explanation

This shows a company that greatly benefits from fabricating, purchasing, and shipping plastic telling consumers that they will be safer and healthier if they buy products swathed in plastic. This is an example of:

• a counterargument explanation

• a rebuttal/refutation

• rebuttal evidence