Claim
What is a claim?
A claim is a statement that tells your position or point of view in an argument.
What is a counterclaim?
A counterclaim is a statement that shows the opposite point of view.
What is evidence?
Evidence is facts, statistics, or quotes that support your argument.
What is a rebuttal?
A rebuttal is an interpretation that disproves the counterclaim.
When is the English final?
6/15/26
Which of the following is a claim?
a. Students should wear uniforms.
b. Uniforms are usually clothes that match everyone else.
c. A lot of private schools wear uniforms.
A
What is the counterclaim for the following claim? Students should wear school uniforms.
Students should not wear school uniforms.
Which of the following is not evidence?
a. 90% of girls like the color green b. 1 out of 5 boys plays basketball c. a scientist explains that "loud music can harm your hearing" d. listening to loud music is fun
D
Write a rebuttal for the following piece of evidence used to support a counterclaim. "NASA should not send astronauts to live on Mars because it would be dangerous."
Is Mrs. Henderson having a boy or a girl
Girl
Write a claim for the following argument: Cell phone ban
What is the counterclaim for the following claim? NASA should send astronauts to live on Mars.
NASA should not send astronauts to live on Mars.
What needs to come after each piece of evidence?
In-text citation
Where should the rebuttals be placed in a paragraph?
After the quote that supports the counterclaim
Who was Romeo's cousin?
Benvolio
What three things are wrong with this claim:
I think schools should start later because according to a study kids need sleep, but some people think that school shouldn't start later.
1) Used I think
2) Gave evidence
3) Gave both sides
What is the difference between a counterclaim and a rebuttal?
A counterclaim tells the opposite point of view while a rebuttal explains why the opposite point of view is wrong or insufficient.
What comes before a piece of evidence?
Transition word or phrase
Fix the following counterclaim/evidence/rebuttal Some people believe that cats are superior to dogs. For instance, "A 2025 study showed that more people own cats because of their low maintenance lifestyle" (NY Times). Cats are easier to take care of because you do not need to be home to be around them.
For instance, "A 2025 study showed that more people own cats because of their low maintenance lifestyle" (NY Times). Although cats do not need someone home 24/7, a dog is a more loyal pet and protector.
Who was the third ghost to enter the elevator with Will?
Uncle Mark
Where should a claim be written in an argumentative essay (3 spots)
End of intro, first sentence of body paragraph 1, and conclusion
Where should a counterclaim be written in an argumentative essay? (2 spots)
Fix the following sentence:
For example "Studies show that reading improves language development." (Text 4)
For example, "Studies show that reading improves language development" (Text 4).
What is the purpose of explaining a counterclaim and refute in your argument?
To show the reader that you understand the opposing point of view and convince them that your point of view is better.
What was Mrs. Henderson's dream job as a kid? (it was not teaching)
Wegmans cashier