Beginnings
This part of your essay reminds your audience/summarizes the overall paper
conclusion
This is referred to as "reasons people disagree with your position and problems they may bring up to disprove your position"
What is the counterclaim/counterargument
This is the topic of your paper and what you are trying to convince your reader to believe is true.
claim/opinion statement ?
These words and/or phrases help guide the reader of your paper from one idea to the next.
transitions
there are two parts to a counter argument, what are they?
counterclaim, counterargument, rebutell
This is the name for the details you use to support your points in the argument.
Evidence
This is referred to as __________________ for the reader. It is usually 2-3 sentences and comes after the hook and before the thesis/claim statement
background information
List 5 transition words that you can use to help emphasize your point.
Additionally, furthermore, also, and ect
Why is it important to address the counterclaims in your paper
makes your paper stronger if you can refute the other side's argument. This helps convince the reader to agree with your opinion/side.
Name 1 counterclaim sentence starter and 1 rebuttal sentence starter
counterclaim: A common counterpoint is ...,Proponents/opponents of _______ contend that...,Critics argue that...,Those who believe.... claim that...,A common argument against this position is...
rebuttal/counterargument: Others may say that... but after examining the facts....,Although some people think believe..., others understand...,What this, argument [overlooks, doesn’t consider] is...,This view seems convincing at first, but...,That is an, understandable concern; however...,This argument is wrong because...
List 3 transition words or phrases that help start off your conclusion paragraph.
in conclusion, to summarize, overall, ect
What is wrong with this student's counter-argument? Many people argue that violent video games are bad for students. They do not have any good reason to argue this. They are wrong and not to mention stupid!
They do not give any evidence that shows the counter-argument and they are not respectful of the other side's position.
what is the definition of a counter argument?
an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.
Fix this thesis: "Violence on television can be harmful for children."
Answers will vary. Student response must include a claim (violence in tv isn't good for children) AND 3 reasons (examples) why.
name the three elements to a persuasive argument
1. pathos
2. Ethos
3. Logos
What is wrong with this student's counter-argument? Many people argue that violent video games are good for kids. They argue that they increase team building skills and they help make kids more social. These arguments are just plain wrong.
They did not explain why the other side was wrong.
what are the two steps to a counter argument ?
1. What is your audience thinking
2. make a valid thought and then discredit it