Pros & Cons / For & Against
Pro or Con?
Zoos help people to learn about different animals.
Pro
The first sentence of a paragraph; the main idea is called the ___________________ sentence
Topic
Details to explain WHY the claim is true are called...
a) reasons
b) counterclaim
c) claim
a) reasons
Claim: Video games are mostly positive.
What is the best counterclaim?
a) Other people say that video games are mostly positive because they help with focus.
b) Other people say that video games are mostly negative because they help people connect with friends.
c) Other people say that video games are mostly negative because children can be addicted.
c) Other people say that video games are mostly negative because children can be addicted.
What is the claim in the paragraph below?
Being a celebrity is the best. First, they have a lot of money and never have to worry about paying for what they want. In addition, they get special treatment whenever they go out. In conclusion, being a celebrity is a great thing.
Being a celebrity is the best.
If your claim is negative, and you list CONS as your reasons, are you FOR or AGAINST the topic?
a) For
b) Against
b) Against
The last sentence in a paragraph, which restates the main idea, is the _________________________.
concluding sentence
What is another word for “opinion” in argument writing?
Claim
Claim: Zoos are mostly positive for the world.
What is the counterclaim?
Zoos are mostly negative for the world.
Other people argue that zoos are mostly negative because they abuse animals.
What is the concluding sentence?
Being a celebrity is the best. First, they have a lot of money and never have to worry about paying for what they want. In addition, they get special treatment whenever they go out. Also, celebrities can use their fame to make a positive difference in people’s lives. In conclusion, being a celebrity is a great thing.
In conclusion, being a celebrity is a great thing.
Tell me a Con about New York City.
NYC smells bad.
NYC is too expensive.
People can be mean.
How many reasons should you include to support your opinion in an argument paragraph?
3 (or more)
A type of writing where you argue your opinion is ____________________ writing.
argument
Claim: Video games are mostly negative.
Counterclaim: Other people argue that video games are positive because they help people focus.
What is the best refutation?
a) However, this argument is not strong because video games help people focus.
b) However, this argument is not strong because video games.
c) However, this argument is not strong because video games can be harmful to people’s eyes.
c) However, this argument is not strong because video games can be harmful to people’s eyes.
Tell me the 3 reasons used AND if they are Pros or Cons:
Being a celebrity is the best. First, they have a lot of money and never have to worry about paying for what they want. In addition, they get special treatment whenever they go out. Also, celebrities can use their fame to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Other people argue that being a celebrity is the worst because you have no privacy. However, this argument is not strong because you have enough money to escape to a private island whenever you want. In conclusion, being a celebrity is a great thing.
PROS!
1. First, they have a lot of money and never have to worry about paying for what they want.
2. In addition, they get special treatment whenever they go out.
3. Also, celebrities can use their fame to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
Pros
In an argument paragraph, what is the main idea? (What information should be included in the topic sentence?)
Your claim (opinion)
The opposite opinion (different from the claim) is called the _________________________.
Counterclaim
Tell me a good refutation to the following counterclaim:
Claim: New York City is the best city.
Counterclaim: Other people argue that New York City is the worst city because it is too crowded.
Refutation: However, this argument is not strong because ___________ (pro about NYC).
However, this argument is not strong because the city is diverse and interesting.
Where is the counterclaim?
Being a celebrity is the best. First, they have a lot of money and never have to worry about paying for what they want. Also, celebrities can use their fame to make a positive difference in people’s lives. They can donate money and they can bring attention to important topics, like the environment and human rights. Other people argue that being a celebrity is the worst because you have no privacy. However, this argument is not strong because you have enough money to escape to a private island whenever you want. In conclusion, being a celebrity is a great thing.
Other people argue that being a celebrity is the worst because you have no privacy.
(3 pros)
Cell phones help people navigate.
You can use them to connect with family far away.
They can help you translate.
Etc.
A sentence explaining WHY the counterclaim is not strong is called the _______________________.
refutation
First, Also, Furthermore, In addition, Finally, Next...
Tell me a good counterclaim AND refutation to the following claim:
Claim: Remote school is the mostly positive.
(1 minute!!!)
Counterclaim: Other people argue that remote school is mostly negative (because...)
Refutation: However, this argument is not strong because _______ (another pro of remote school).
Where is the refutation?
Being a celebrity is the best. First, they have a lot of money and never have to worry about paying for what they want. Also, celebrities can use their fame to make a positive difference in people’s lives. They can donate money and they can bring attention to important topics, like the environment and human rights. Other people argue that being a celebrity is the worst because you have no privacy. However, this argument is not strong because you have enough money to escape to a private island whenever you want. In conclusion, being a celebrity is a great thing.
However, this argument is not strong because you have enough money to escape to a private island whenever you want.