Claim
Counterclaim
Refute
Evidence
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 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

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

but

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

Write a claim for the following argument: Cell Phones in School

Cell phones should not be allowed in school OR Cell phones should be allowed in school

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

Make up evidence for the following argument: 

"Cats make better pets than dogs because they are easier to take care of."

Fact, statistic, or quote. Examples: While dogs need to be fed twice a day, cats can feed themselves if you leave the food out for them. 75% of cat owners say that they never have to think about feeding their cat. 1 out of 4 dog owners dread feeding their dog.

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

Make up evidence for the following argument: 

"Glasses are better than contacts because they take less time to put on."

fact, statistic, or quote Examples: Only 23% of contact wearers say they don't mind the time it takes. 3 out of 4 people who wear glasses say they switched to glasses because of the hassle of putting in contacts.

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

What is a good sentence starter to introduce a counterclaim?

Even though some critics say...

While some people may think 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

What is a good sentence starter to introduce evidence?

For example... One study shows... A man who was interviewed explains...

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