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WorksheetsCounterclaim and Rebuttal 2
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 38mins
Identify the COUNTERCLAIM to this claim:
Students should be able to eat snacks in class.
Chewing gum raises test scores.
Studies show eating during class keeps students focused.
Teachers argue food distracts students.
Eating during school hours is important.
Which rebuttal best weakens the counterclaim that music is distracting? (Pick two)
Music motivates students to be quiet and focus on their work.
Music reduces stress and helps kids zone out.
Lyrics in music can cause students to lose focus.
Not all music is distracting, in fact, some genres are proven to enhance learning
What is the underlined section? People should exercise more. Some might argue that there isn't enough time; however, exercising gives you more time because it helps be more alert and efficient throughout the day.
Claim
Counterclaim
Rebuttal
Evidence
What is the underlined section? College athletes should be paid. Some might argue that a free education is a kind of payment, but the athletes still need money for food, medical bills, and entertainment.
Claim
Counterclaim
Rebuttal
Evidence
A good counterclaim to this thesis might be...
We should have recess at Chavez.
it would give kids exercise
it would give kids a break
it would make kids hyper in class
it would help kids focus better
A good counterclaim to this thesis could be...
We need to have food in class.
Food could get everywhere.
Kids are starving.
Lunch is late.
We are growing people.
A good counterclaim to this thesis could be...
Passing periods should be 10 minutes long.
Look at the claim and counterclaim below to determine a good rebuttal:
Claim: We need recess to give students a break.
Counterclaim: It might make kids hyper.
We need recess because it gives us a break.
Recess is good for exercise and lots of fun.
Yes, but kids should be allowed to be hyper sometimes. They'll calm down.
Claim: Passing periods should be 10 minutes long to give kids a break!
Counterclaim: kids might goof off
Claim: We need to have food in class because kids are hungry!
Counterclaim: Food would get everywhere!
PRACTICE: Match each example to it's function.
Some people think kids shouldn't use cell phones in the classroom.
Counter Claim
However, this is misleading because phones can actually help with learning activities!
REBUTTAL
In fact, playing games like Quizizz and Gimkit are shown to raise scores!
Evidence / Reasoning
Match each line with its function in Paragraph 3.
Many people consider slang as just an "ugly" part of language.
Counterclaim
But this kind of thinking is not exactly true because slang is an important part of communication.
Rebuttal
In the article, Slang Words, it states that, "people communicate with slang to identify with one another a develop an their own culture."
Evidence
If you study how words develop in language, the value of slang is clear. People use it to create bonds with one another through a common language.
Reasoning
The claim: video games are helpful.
An example of a counterclaim would be:
video games improve coordination
video games might also help improve visual skills
video games can be used to simulate trainings for soldiers
violent video games increase your heart rate in a negative way
Put this Counter Argument paragraph in the correct order.
Opponents contend that e-sports are not real sports because they lack the physical and mental development of real sports.
This is misleading because e-sports take the same discipline and focus of traditional sports.
The article states, "Gaming takes laser focus and the ability to stay calm under pressure" (Starecheski).
This proves that video games should be considered sports because the same skills that are required in traditional sports are needed in e-sports.
Any athlete knows that discipline and focus are important tools to be successful, whether on the field or behind a screen.
