Arguments and Counterarguments

What is a piece of writing, speech, or another form of communication that presents a debatable claim supported with reasons and evidence?

What is a response to what others might say if they challenge or quesiton your argument?

Why do we use arguments?

• Influence people's opinions

• Describe the story of the book

• Give information about a fun event

What is a debatable claim?

• the claim is always true

• there are other reasonable and opposing viewpoints

• all answers to the claim are the same meaning

What are the 3 components of an argument?

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Conclusion

Why should we address objections / counterarguments?

• Because we are always right

• Because the directions say so

• Because it helps strengthen our arguments

• Because it is part of the assignment

All objections must be (3 choices)

• Respectful

• True

• Specific

• Logical

What is this? "Despite this the new apartments will be built in the forest."

• Argument

• Counterargument

What is this? "I believe that we should all get a $1000 bonus."

• Argument

• Counterargument

What is this? "My claim is that all video games should have subtitles."

• Argument

• Counterargument