Claims and Rebuttal Lesson

The author's claim must be _______________.

Answer explanation

GOOD! The claim has to be debatable, meaning there are multiple sides!

What does counter mean?

• opposite

• same

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Why would an author want to include a counterargument (the opposite viewpoint) in their writing? HINT: Does knowing the other side strengthen or weaken an argument? 

Answer explanation

It helps to strengthen the original argument and claim by showing the weaknesses of the other viewpoint!

How confident do you feel in being able to identify claims and counterclaims?

• Very confident!

• Okay

• I'm really confused.

Where can you find your next assignment?

• Canvas under today's work or on Pear assessment

• on Quizziz

• Miss Schafer has it

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5