Claim
What is a claim?
A claim is your side of the argument.
What is a thesis?
A thesis is your claim and 3 supportive reasons.
What is a counterclaim?
The counterclaim is the opposing viewpoint.
What is a rebuttal?
A rebuttal proves why the counterclaim is invalid.
What do ducks eat to help with digestion?
Rocks
Write a claim for this question: Should the voting age be lowered?
The voting age should not be lowered.
Or...
The voting age should be lowered.
Where is the thesis statement located in an essay?
It is the very last sentence in your introduction paragraph.
Why is it beneficial to include a counterclaim in your writing?
Brining up the other viewpoint is important to show why that claim is invalid.
What is the sentence starter for starting a rebuttal?
However, this claim is invalid because...
What do you call a baby duck?
A duckling
Write a claim for this question:
Are standardized tests useful when determining how much a student has learned?
Standardized tests are not useful when determining how much a student has learned.
Or...
Standardized tests are useful when determining how much a student has learned.
What is the formula for writing your thesis?
Your claim because reason 1, reason 2, and reason 3.
What is the sentence starter we use for the counterclaim?
Some people may argue...
Write a rebuttal for this counterclaim.
NASA should not send astronauts to live on Mars because it would be too dangerous.
However, this claim is invalid because America would benefit greatly from learning additional information about other planets.
Name the 2 famous ducks from Mickey Mouse.
Donald Duck and Daisy Duck
True/False
I think a hot dog is a sandwich is a valid claim.
False.
Never use I think in your claim.
Write a thesis statement for the following prompt:
Does social media benefit society in a positive or negative way?
Social media benefits society in a positive/negative way because reason 1, reason 2, and reason 3.
Create a counterclaim for this claim...
Animals should be kept in zoos.
Write a rebuttal for this counterclaim.
Pizza is better than chips, because pizza has cheese.
However, this claim is invalid because...
How long does it take for a duck egg to hatch?
28 days
Which of the following is a claim?
A. Students should not wear school uniforms because they are itchy.
B. Students should wear school uniforms.
C. Students should wear school uniforms because they make students feel more professional.
B. Students should wear school uniforms.
Why is the thesis statement important?
The thesis statement is the center for your entire essay.
Write a counterclaim for this claim.
Global climate change is not caused by humans.
Some people may argue that global climate change is caused by humans.
How long should the rebuttal be?
2-3 sentences
What is a male duck called?
a Drake