Claim
This is the writer’s main argument — the point they’re trying to prove.
What is a claim?
These statements explain why the claim is true.
What is a reason?
Evidence that support a reason.
What are facts, examples, or quotes?
The opposing viewpoint or “other side.”
What is a counter argument?
Your response to the counter argument.
What is a rebuttal?
True or false: A claim can be based on personal feelings alone.
What is False — a claim must be backed by text evidence.
True or false: Every reason should connect directly to the claim.
What is True?
Fill in the blank: Evidence provides proof for your ____ .
What is Claim?
True or false: A counterargument strengthens your writing.
What is True?
A sentence frame that helps build a rebuttal?
What is "Some people might say ___, but ___."
A strong claim must be this — meaning someone could disagree with it.
What is “debatable”?
Strong reasons must be this — meaning they actually support the claim.
What is “relevant”?
Explains why the evidence matters.
What is Elaboration?
To show we understand different perspectives.
Why do we include a counterargument?
True or False: A counterclaim should be followed by a rebuttal.
Why is true?
This part of a claim shows exactly what the writer believes about the topic.
What is the writer’s stance or position?
This type of reason connects directly to the writer’s logic, not their feelings.
What is a logical reason?
Strong or Weak Evidence: "Most kids I know want better lunches."
What is weak?
Words like “However,” “Even though,” and “On the other hand.”
What are transition words?
True or False: A rebuttal shows what people who disagree might say.
What is false?
A claim statement includes a _______________ and _______________ ________________.
What is position and three reasons.
Writers often introduce reasons using _____________.
What are transitions?
Strong or Weak Evidence: “A study from 2023 showed that students who have at least 30 minutes for lunch waste 40% less food.”
What is strong?
True or False: A counterclaim agrees with your claim.
What is false?
It explains why your claim is stronger.
Why is a rebuttal important?