Identify Counterclaims

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 is during school hours is important

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

Why do we include counterclaims?

• To anticipate the argument from the opposing side

• To show what you know and strengthen your argument

• To prevent bias

• All of the above

What is the underlined section? Detention teaches students that there are consequences to their actions. Some could claim that it just makes them more angry, but the anger is part of the consequence.

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

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

A counterclaim is one of the elements of _______.

• Position

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

• Argument

Identify the counterclaim to this claim: Homework should be banned in schools.

• A) Homework helps reinforce learning

• B) Students need time to relax after school

• C) Teachers argue homework is essential for practice

• D) Homework is a waste of time

What is a counterclaim?

• A) A statement that supports the main argument

• B) A statement that contradicts the main argument

• C) A statement that provides evidence

• D) A statement that summarizes the argument

Identify the counterclaim in this sentence: 'While some believe that technology in the classroom enhances learning, others argue it can be a distraction.'

• A) Technology enhances learning

• B) Technology can be a distraction

• C) Technology is essential

• D) Technology is expensive