Counterclaim and Rebuttal Test

Identify the COUNTERCLAIM to this claim:

Violent video games cause psychological damage to children.

• Violent video games are fun to play.

• Violent video games have little to no impact on violent activity in society.

• Violent video games aren't that bad.

• Violent video games allow players to be violent.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

Which rebuttals best weaken the counterclaim that music is distracting? (Pick two)

• Music motivates students to be quiet and focus on their work.

• Music reduces stress and helps kids zone out.

• Lyrics in music can cause students to lose focus.

• Not all music is distracting, in fact, some genres are proven to enhance learning

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CCSS.RI.6.8

What is the underlined section? Many people argue that bullying is a natural part of society and that the only way to prevent the more serious effects of bullying is to punish those who do it and help the victims. However, this is misleading because this is only doing something after the fact, when we should be working toward prevention.

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1B

What is the underlined section? College athletes should be paid. Some might argue that a free education is a kind of payment, but the athletes still need money for food, medical bills, and entertainment.

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

A good counterclaim to this thesis might be...

We should have recess at Chavez.

• it would give kids exercise

• it would give kids a break

• it would make kids hyper in class

• it would help kids focus better

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

A good counterclaim to this thesis could be...
E-cigarettes are just as harmful to bystanders' health as regular cigarettes are.

• The electronic cigarettes are not toxic to others in the area because it is just water vapor being expelled.

• There are plenty of other harmful elements that are in the smoke.

• There are several carcinogens that have been identified so far in e-cigarettes.

• E-cigarettes are expensive and harmful.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

CCSS.W.6.2B

A good counterclaim to this thesis could be...
We should get a cat.

• Cat's are dumb.

• Cats are good companions

• Your brother, Steve, is allergic to cats.

• I love cats!

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Look at the claim and counterclaim below to determine a good rebuttal:

Claim: We need recess to give students a break.

Counterclaim: It might make kids hyper.

• We need recess because it gives us a break.

• Recess is good for exercise and lots of fun.

• Yes, but kids should be allowed to be hyper sometimes. They'll calm down.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

Look at the claim and counterclaim below to determine a good rebuttal:
Claim:  Passing periods should be 10 minutes long to give kids a break!
Counterclaim: kids might goof off

• Yes, but teachers could supervise the halls.
• Kids need time to use the restroom

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

Look at the claim and counterclaim below to determine the best rebuttal:
Claim: Violent video games do not cause violent behavior.
Counterclaim:  Playing violent video games makes students more aggressive.

• Video games help with hand-eye coordination and help kids focus.

• Violent video games are fun to play and should not be banned.

• We don’t assume that movies, playing paintball, or watching UFC are making people more violent.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B