Parts of an Argument

What is a counterclaim?

• What the whole text is about, what the argument is

• The main claim, what the author is trying to convince you of

• The end of the text

• A claim that is the OPPOSITE of a counterclaim, what the author does not believe

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

What is the argument?

• The main claim, what the author is for

• When the author wants to convince you of their position, what the entire article is about

• What the author is against, opposite of the main claim

• The evidence related to the author's claim.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

Choose which words indicate a COUNTERCLAIM

• However,

• Others may argue,

• Despite this,

• I believe,

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

What is the claim?

• How credible the author is/the authors sources are

• When the author responds to the counterclaim

• The author's main point, what they are arguing for

• When the author wants to convince you of their position, what the whole article is about

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

What is a rebuttal?

• What the whole text is about

• When the author responds directly to the counterclaim

• A claim that is the opposite of the authors claim, what they are not arguing for

• The introduction to the text

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

What are some examples of good relevant evidence?

• Statistics

• Facts

• What your mom tells you

• Quotes

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

CCSS.W.9-10.9

What is the claim in this paragraph?

"Mac, Phil, and Louie are all strong characters, but Mac is the strongest of the three. He protected Louie and Phil by fighting off the sharks with an oar while he was on the verge of death. Some may say that he is not the strongest character and that he is actually a coward. During the first few days of their time stranded on the raft, he ate all of their food in a bought of panic. While this may be true, he redeemed himself by helping to patch the raft by fighting the sharks away. Therefore, Mac is the strongest character in 'Unbroken.'"

• ...Mac is the strongest of the three.

• During the first few days of their time stranded on the raft, he ate all of their food in a bought of panic.

• Some may say that he is not the strongest character and that he is actually a coward.

• While this may be true, he redeemed himself by helping to patch the raft by fighting the sharks away.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

What is the counterclaim in this paragraph?

"Mac, Phil, and Louie are all strong characters, but Mac is the strongest of the three. He protected Louie and Phil by fighting off the sharks with an oar while he was on the verge of death. Some may say that he is not the strongest character and that he is actually a coward. During the first few days of their time stranded on the raft, he ate all of their food in a bought of panic. While this may be true, he redeemed himself by helping to patch the raft by fighting the sharks away. Therefore, Mac is the strongest character in 'Unbroken.'"

• He protected Louie and Phil by fighting off the sharks with an oar while he was on the verge of death.

• Mac, Phil, and Louie are all strong characters...

• Some may say that he is not the strongest character and that he is actually a coward.

• Therefore, Mac is the strongest character in 'Unbroken.'

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

What is the purpose of a rebuttal?

• The author loves arguing so they include a counterclaim just so they can have a rebuttal

• To show multiple sides of one argument

• To prove that the counterclaim/opposing view is not as strong as the author's claim

• To fill up space in the document

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

• To support the main claim

• To provide a direct response

• To acknowledge the opposing viewpoint

• To prove the main claim is wrong

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B