Claims
Which paragraph of an argumentative essay has your claim?
First paragraph
Is the following a reason or evidence?:
Sunburns can disrupt daily routines.
Reason
Is this a reliable source?:
Wikipedia
NO STOP SAYING IT IS
In an argumentative essay, what comes first: the counterargument or the rebuttal?
The counterargument
Is my name Miss Goodell or Mrs. Goodell?
Miss Goodell
What is the definition of a claim?
The main point/thesis of your essay.
What is the purpose of reasons?
To explain why the claim is believable/support the claim
Is this considered evidence?:
Summer is always warmer than winter.
No
What is the purpose of a rebuttal?
To respond to the counterargument and make your side look stronger.
What is my room number?
103
What is a claim your could make about this topic?:
the "67" meme
The 67 meme is the funniest meme of 2025.
The 67 meme needs to be left behind.
etc.
Which paragraph(s) include your reasons in an argumentative essay?
2 and 3
What format should you use to cite a source in an English essay?
Modern Language Association (MLA) format
Write a counterargument to this claim and reason:
Dogs are better pets than snakes because they have four legs and snakes have none.
Snakes have special abilities from not having legs.
Less legs makes it easier to keep track of your pet.
etc.
Name an English teacher who's classroom is not in this hallway.
Heller/Werner/Sowers
Is this a claim?
80% of ducks live to be 5-10 years old.
No
Create a reason to support this claim:
KPOP Demon Hunters is the most important movie of 2025.
KPOP Demon Hunters helped educate people on Korean culture.
KPOP Demon Hunters was widely watched, even by people outside of the target audience.
etc.
Reasons
Which paragraph of an argumentative essay has your counterargument and rebuttal?
Four
How many cycles are in a quarter and how many lessons are in a cycle?
7 and 2
What's the difference between a claim and an opinion?
There is no difference
OR
A claim is supported by reasons and evidence. Opinions are not.
Do reasons have to be completely factual?
No, but evidence will prove them to be accurate.
What order should you use for the information in an MLA citation?
Author's Name (Last, First), Title, Publisher, Date, URL.
Counterarguments and rebuttals show the back-and-forth nature of a debate.
What is the PRIMARY purpose of a debate?
To gain new information
What franchise/characters are the ducks on Miss Goodell's desk based on?
Hello Kitty/Sanrio