Claim Counterclaim

You do not need evidence for your rebuttal.

• True

• False

Statements that address opposing viewpoints.

• counterclaims

• rebuttels

• claims

• arguments

What is a rebuttal?

• A response to the counterclaim that weakens the opposing view

• Support for the counterclaim

• Words used to make paragraphs flow smoothly

• Evidence

What is a possible sentence starter for a counterclaim?

• Some people may believe

• In addition to

What is a claim?

• It is an arguable statement about a topic.

• It is an opinion about a topic.

• It is a fact about a topic.

• All of the above.

Which of the following statements does not contain a claim?

• Indiana is the best state in the United States of America.

• Twinkies taste better than other snack foods.

• The study of reptiles is called "herpetology."

• The temperature in this room is not comfortable.

A rebuttal is an explanation as to why the opposing side of the argument is wrong.

• True

• False

A counterclaim is the same as a counterargument.

• True

• False

Students should be allowed to chew gum in class. 

• Good Claim

• Bad Claim

What is the purpose of an argument?

• TO EXPLAIN

• TO PERSUADE

• TO ENTERTAIN

• TO INFORM