Claim
What is a thesis statement?
A thesis statement is one sentence that shows your point of view and 3 reasons.
What is a counterclaim?
A counterclaim is a statement that shows the opposite point of view of the writers claim.
What is a rebuttal?
A rebuttal is a statement that disproves the counterclaim.
What is evidence?
Evidence is facts, statistics, or quotes that support your argument.
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
Where is a thesis statement located in an essay?
A thesis statement is located at the end of the introduction paragraph.
What is the counterclaim for the following claim? Students should wear school uniforms.
Students should not wear school uniforms.
What is a good transition word/phrase to introduce a rebuttal?
However, Meanwhile, While, Additionally
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
What is the formula for writing a thesis statement?
Claim + (reason 1), (reason 2), and (reason 3)= Thesis
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.
Write a rebuttal 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)
What can you add to a thesis statement to take it to the next level?
The counterclaim
Write a rebuttal 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)
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.
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).
What is a good transition word/phrase to introduce a counterclaim?
Even though some critics say... Despite the fact that... Although the opposing argument is... On the Other Hand, some people think..
What is the purpose of explaining a counterclaim and rebuttal 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.