Definitions
Something said to offset someone else's claim.
What is counterclaim.
What is claim.
List three words/phrases you can use to start off a counter claim.
What is:
Although...
It is often thought that...
Some may say that...
Even though...
When writing your counterclaim, who do you need to consider?
What is: audience.
An opposing argument.
What is counterargument.
Although some people say everyone should eat chocolate ice cream, some people are allergic to chocolate.
What is counterclaim.
List three words you can use to refute/dismiss a counterargument.
What is:
However...
But...
Regardless...
Yet...
What are three ways you can appeal to an audience in argumentative/persuasive writing.
What is: Logos (logical), Ethos (credibility/trust), Pathos (emotions)
Providing reasoning for why something is right or reasonable.
What is evidence.
Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it is important to start the day off right, but snacking allows people to keep their energy up.
What is counterclaim.
What's the first step of writing a counterclaim?
What is identify the opposing argument(s).
What should you anticipate about your audience when writing a counterclaim? List at least three things.
An acknowledgement that there could be some truth to the counterargument.
What is concession.
Since playing team sports allows kids to develop strong communication skills, parents should encourage their kids to get involved in at least one sport.
What is claim.
Why are counterclaims important for argumentative writing?
What is: they help strengthen an argument by showing that multiple perspectives have been considered. They also fill in gaps in reasoning.
Who could be a potential audience for an argumentative essay about phone use in school. List at least two different possibilities.
What is: students, parents, administrators, teachers.
An explanation of why the counterargument is not as strong as the original argument.
What is refutation.
Some researchers say that drinking more than 4 cups of coffee a day can be detrimental for your health, but coffee is great and the research is wrong.
What is neither - opinion!
Practice: Come up with a counterclaim for the following claim.
Students should be in school year round and have more frequent, shorter breaks instead of summer break.
What is: student response.
Who could be a potential audience for an argumentative essay about universal health care. List at least three possibilities.
What is: politicians, insurance companies, people without insurance, health care administrators.