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In a few words, what is a counterclaim?
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Counterclaims and Rebuttals
Counterclaim: An argument or opinion that opposes or disagrees with an earlier argument or opinion.
Rebuttal: A response to a counterclaim that refutes or disproves it.
Burden of Proof: The obligation to provide sufficient evidence or arguments to support a claim or counterclaim.
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Counterclaims and Rebuttals: Responding to Opposing Arguments
Counterclaims are claims made to oppose an argument. They are often used in debates and persuasive writing. Rebuttals are responses to counterclaims, like a "come back."They provide evidence and arguments that explain why a counterclaim is inaccurate. When using counterclaims and rebuttals, it's important to remain respectful and stay on topic to keep the conversation productive.
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Example
Claim: Everyone should eat chocolate ice cream because it's the most delicious flavor. Counterclaim: Some people can't have chocolate because they are allergic to it. Rebuttal: Today’s ice cream manufacturers can use artificial ingredients to duplicate the flavor of chocolate, so that people who are allergic are able to eat “Chocolate” ice cream without risking an allergic reaction.
5. Open question
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Create an effective counterclaim to the following claim: Cell phones should be banned from schools because they distract from learning.
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Create an effective counterclaim to the following claim: Students should be forced to wear uniforms to school to decrease the amount of dress code issues.
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Create an effective counterclaim to the following claim: The school year should be extended into the summer to address the learning loss caused by COVID.
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Sentence Starters
Introduce the counterclaim: On the other hand, some people say Admittedly, some people say Certainly, some people say Others may say
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Sentence Starters
Address the original claim: However Nevertheless On the other hand Still One could argu
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Sentence Starters
Conclude the paragraph: Thus Therefore As a result Consequently
11. Drawings
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Drawing activity: Mark the counterclaim and rebuttal in the paragraph
12. Open question
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Using what you have learned, write a full counterclaim/rebuttal paragraph to address this claim: The driving age should be increased to 21.
13. Poll
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Which of the following do you think is most effective when making a counterclaim?:
- A. Presenting evidence to back up the counterclaim
- B. Offering a personal opinion
- C. Making a strong emotional appeal
- D. Refuting the original argument
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Did you know?
Counterclaims and rebuttals can be used as evidence in court proceedings. Most successful counterclaims and rebuttals rely on the use of logic, not emotion. Counterclaims and rebuttals can be used to strengthen an argument, not just weaken another one.
15. Personalised Feedback
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What is the importance of including counterclaims and rebuttals in an argumentative essay?
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