Claim and Counterclaim

10. It is a statement that contradicts one's claim and usually proven and supported by both reasons and evidence

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

Identify the rebuttal to the previous counterclaim that food causes distractions

• Students get Hot Cheeto fingers on the Chromebooks

• The real distraction is hungry students who can't focus

• It's impossible to open a bag of chips quietly

• Students leave crumbs everywhere, which attracts bugs

Which rebuttal best weakens the counterclaim that music is distracting?

• Music motivates students

• Music reduces stress

• Lyrics in music can cause students to lose focus

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

Counterclaims are opposite of _________________.

• Opinion

• Evidence

• Claims

• Reason

7. James’ negative response to Menard’s claim is an

example of ________________.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reason

• Conterclaim

What is Counterclaim?

The opposite side of your argument in an essay is:

• Reasons

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

Which of the following best defines a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

• A statement that supports the main argument

• A statement that contradicts the main argument

• A statement that provides evidence for the argument

• A statement that summarizes the argument

In a debate, if one side presents a claim, what is the opposing side likely to present?

• A reason

• A counterclaim

• An evidence

• A conclusion

What is the primary purpose of a counterclaim in an essay?

• To confuse the reader

• To strengthen the main argument by addressing opposing views

• To introduce new topics

• To summarize the essay