Rebuttals

A rebuttal is an explanation as to why the opposing side of the argument is wrong.

• True

• False

writer’s response to the counterargument

• rebuttal

• reason

• restate

• opinion

Which of these things ALWAYS go together?

• counterarguments and rebuttals

• claims and rebuttals

• reasons and counterarguments

• rebuttals and summaries

When you respond directly to the stakeholder's counterargument with evidence and reasoning. You explain why they are wrong and you are right!

• counterargument

• stakeholder

• rebuttal

• persuasion

Counterargument pargraphs all follow a similar structure or order. What's the correct order?

• counterargument

  claim

  rebuttal

• rebuttal

  counterargument

  claim

• claim

  rebuttal

  counterargument

• claim

  counterargument

  rebuttal

Snow days are an important childhood tradition. Some educators may argue that online lessons allow students to keep learning and ensures that students will receive a full summer vacation. However, true snow days are an important part of childhood. Snow days allow kids to get outside and play with friends and family as they make cherished memories. Loretta Sneed, a sixth grade student remarked, “In 2020, so much of our life changed. So many traditions and so much fun was taken from us. The tradition of a snow day, I think it’s cool.” Covid has robbed kids of  so many childhood memories, why take away snow days too?

• The red sentence is the stakeholders' counterargument.

• The red sentence is the author's claim.

• The red sentence(s) is the author's rebuttal.

Answer explanation

The rubutal is the evidence and reasoning part of the CER paragraph.

You get to explain or rebut (lol) why the stakeholders are wrong and you are right! Use facts, stats, personal stories, experts or comparionss to prove the stakeholders wrong!

explains why one team disagrees with the other team (comeback).

• resolution

• rebuttal

• opening statements

• closing statements

Which of the following best defines a 'rebuttal'?

• A) A statement that supports an argument

• B) A counter-argument to refute a claim

• C) A summary of the main points

• D) An introduction to a topic

In a debate, what is the primary purpose of a rebuttal?

• A) To introduce new evidence

• B) To agree with the opponent

• C) To refute the opponent's argument

• D) To summarize the discussion

Which sentence contains a rebuttal?

• A) The sky is blue because of the ocean's reflection.

• B) While some say the sky is blue due to the ocean, it is actually due to the scattering of light.

• C) The sky is blue, and the grass is green.

• D) Many people enjoy sunny days.