Claim
Thesis Statement
Counterclaim
Refute
Mash-Up
100
What is a claim?
A claim is a statement that tells your position or point of view in an argument.
100
What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement is one sentence that shows your point of view and 3 reasons.
100
What is a counterclaim?
A counterclaim is a statement that shows the opposite point of view.
100
What is a refute?
A refute is a statement that disproves the counterclaim.
100
What is evidence?
Evidence is facts, statistics, or quotes that support your argument.
200
Which of the following is a claim? a. Students should wear uniforms because they are cool. b. Students should not wear uniforms. c. Students should not wear uniforms because they are ugly.
B
200
Where is a thesis statement located in an essay?
A thesis statement is located at the end of the introduction paragraph.
200
What is the counterclaim for the following claim? Students should wear school uniforms.
Students should not wear school uniforms.
200
What is a good transition word/phrase to introduce a refute?
still however
200
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. listening to loud music is fun
300

True or False: Your claim should be an opinion.

True

300

True or False: You have to write about the side you agree with, even if you feel like you will have a weaker argument. 

False.

300
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.
300
Write a refute for the following counterclaim. NASA should not send astronauts to live on Mars because it would be dangerous.
Even though it would be dangerous for astronauts to live on Mars, it would be worth the risk because they would learn so much. (or another reason)
300

True or False:  It is okay to have 3 pieces of evidence for every 1 piece of elaboration.

False

400
Write a claim for the following argument: School Start Time
School should start earlier OR school should start later
400

True or False: You can explain why you agree with both sides of the argument/question.

False

400
What is the difference between a counterclaim and a refute?
A counterclaim tells the opposite point of view while a refute tells why the opposite point of view is wrong or insufficient.
400
Write a refute for the following counterclaim. Pizza is better than chips because pizza has a lot of cheese.
Despite the fact that pizza has a lot of cheese, chips are better because they are not as messy to eat. (or another reason)
400

In an argumentative essay, your goal is to ...

Convince the reader that your side of the argument is the best/most correct.

500
What is the difference between a claim and a thesis statement?
A thesis statement tells your point of view AND your reasons, while a claim only tells your point of view.
500
Write a thesis statement for the following argument: School Uniforms
It is clear that students should/should not wear uniforms because of (reason 1), (reason 2), and (reason 3).
500
What is a good word/phrase to introduce a counterclaim?
Even though some critics say... Despite the fact that... Although the opposing argument is...
500
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.
500
When you are quoting evidence, where do quotation (") marks go?

At the beginning of the quote and after the punctuation.

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