Opposing Viewpoints

Statements that address opposing viewpoints.

• counterclaims

• rebuttels

• claims

• arguments

What is the purpose of an argument?

• TO EXPLAIN

• TO PERSUADE

• TO ENTERTAIN

• TO INFORM

What is a rebuttal?

• A response to the counterclaim that weakens the opposing view

• Support for the counterclaim

• Words used to make paragraphs flow smoothly

• Evidence

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

• True

• False

A counterclaim is the same as a counterargument.

• True

• False

What is a possible sentence starter for a counterclaim?

• Some people may believe

• In addition to

The opposing/opposite point of view, an argument against the author's claim is the

• Counterclaim

• Bias viewpoint

• Author's purpose

• Propaganda

If the author's claim is that cell phones should not be allowed in classrooms, a counterclaim may discuss why:

• Cellphones are useless

• Cellphones are beneficial in the classroom

• Cellphones are distracting

• Cellphones can be dangerous

Why is it important to include the counterclaim and rebuttal in argumentative writing?

• It helps make an argument stronger by proving that the opposing viewpoint is weak.

• It makes an argument less strong because it tells what other people believe.

• It makes the argument longer.

• It shows why the opposing viewpoint is correct.

What is a rebuttal?

• A response to the counterclaim that weakens the opposing view

• Support for the counterclaim

• Words used to make paragraphs flow smoothly

• Evidence