Reading Opposing Arguments

The writer's position on an issue

• claim

• counterclaim

• rebuttel

• background

Any information that helps prove a claim.

• evidence

• argument

• counterclaim

• thesis

Statements that address or recognize opposing viewpoints.

• counter arguments

• rebuttals

• claims

• arguments

the argument against a claim (what the other side would say if they disagreed with a claim)

• counter argument

• fallacy

• author's purpose

• argument

Where does the counter argument go in an argumentative essay?

• Introduction

• conclusion

• 1st body paragraph

• 3rd body paragraph

What is the first sentence of a counter argument paragraph?

• acknowledging the opposition

• rebuttal

• evidence for the opposing viewpoint

• evidence for your viewpoint

What is the second sentence of a counter argument paragraph?

• acknowledging the opposition

• rebuttal

• evidence for the opposing viewpoint

• evidence for your viewpoint

What is the third part of a counter argument paragraph?

• acknowledging the opposition

• rebuttal

• evidence for the opposing viewpoint

• evidence for your viewpoint

What is the fourth part of a counter argument paragraph?

• acknowledging the opposition

• rebuttal

• elaboration for your viewpoint

• evidence for your viewpoint

What is the fifth part of a counter argument paragraph?

• acknowledging the opposition

• rebuttal

• elaboration for your viewpoint

• evidence for your viewpoint