Counterclaim and Rebuttal 2

Identify the COUNTERCLAIM to this claim:

Students should be able to eat snacks in class.

• Chewing gum raises test scores.

• Studies show eating during class keeps students focused.

• Teachers argue food distracts students.

• Eating during school hours is important.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

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Which rebuttal best weakens 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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What is the underlined section? People should exercise more. Some might argue that there isn't enough time; however, exercising gives you more time because it helps be more alert and efficient throughout the day.

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

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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

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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. 9-10.8

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A good counterclaim to this thesis could be...
We need to have food in class.

• Food could get everywhere.

• Kids are starving.

• Lunch is late.

• We are growing people.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

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A good counterclaim to this thesis could be...
Passing periods should be 10 minutes long.

• Kids need a break!
• It gives time to use the restroom
• Kids might goof off in the halls
• Kids would focus better

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

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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

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CCSS.RI.6.8

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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

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Look at the claim and counterclaim below to determine a good rebuttal:
Claim: We need to have food in class because kids are hungry!
Counterclaim:  Food would get everywhere!

• Kids are starving
• Lunch is too short!
• We could always have cleanup time in class!

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

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CCSS.RI.6.8

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