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Claim
Thesis Statement
Counterclaim
Refute
Evidence
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What is a claim?
A claim is a statement that tells your position or point of view in an argument.
100

What is a thesis statement?

A thesis statement is one sentence that tells your CLAIM (position on the topic) and subclaims (reasons that support the claim). 

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What is a counterclaim?
A counterclaim is a statement that shows the opposite point of view.
100

What is a rebuttal? 

A rebuttal is a statement that disproves the counterclaim.

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What is evidence?
Evidence is facts, statistics, or quotes that support your argument.
200

Which of the following is a NOT claim? a. The elf on the shelf is a positive tradition. b. The elf on the shelf is a problematic tradition c. The elf on the shelf is a cute little guy who watches over kids.

C-The elf on the shelf is a cute little guy who watches over kids. 

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Where is a thesis statement located in an essay?
A thesis statement is located at the end of the introduction paragraph.
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What is the counterclaim for the following claim? The Elf on the Shelf is a Positive holiday tradition.

Elf on the Shelf is a problematic holiday tradition. 

200

What is a good transition word/phrase to introduce a refute?

still however

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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

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Write a claim for the following argument topic: Elf on the Shelf

The Elf on the Shelf is a positive holiday tradition OR the Elf on the Shelf is a problematic holiday tradition. 

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What is the formula for writing a thesis statement?
It is clear that (opinion on topic) by observing (reason 1), (reason 2), and (reason 3).
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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.
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Write a rebuttal for the following counterclaim. Some  argue that the Elf on the Shelf can be promote good behavior in children. 

(So how would you refute or rebuttal this--aka argue against it?)

However, a problem with this is that children might only be behaving well because they want a reward and this behavior might be temporary. 
300

Make up evidence for the following argument: The elf on the shelf is problematic because it causes stress for parents. 

Fact, statistic, or quote. Examples: Parents have to move the elf daily. Parents compete to have the most creative elf, which causes competition. Kids may get anxious is the elf doesn't move. ETC. 

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Write a claim for the following argument: School Start Time
School should start earlier OR school should start later
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What can you add to a thesis statement to take it to the next level?
The counterclaim
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What is the difference between a counterclaim and a refute?

A counterclaim tells the opposite point of view/position while a rebuttal 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

Define Ethos, Logos, and Pathos and provide an example of each one. 

Ethos: appeal to credibility: a family therapist discusses the effects of EOTS on children

Pathos: appeal to emotions: a parent talks about positive fun with EOTS

Logos: facts/data/statistic: 1 of 3 children said the EOTS gave them anxiety 

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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

Write a thesis statement for the following argument: The Elf on the Shelf

It is clear that the Elf on the Shelf is a positive/problematic tradition because of (reason 1) and (reason 2). 

500
What is a good word/phrase to introduce a counterclaim?
Even though some critics say... Despite the fact that... Although the opposing argument is...
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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.

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What is a good phrase to introduce evidence?

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

According to...

In the text it states....

The author asserts...