Team 1
0
Team 2
0
Teams
Name
Score
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Loading
×
baam
Lose 25 points!
Oops!
×
seesaw
Swap points!
Okay!
×
shark
Other team loses 25 points!
Okay!
×
thief
Give points!
5
10
15
20
25
15
×
Why is it important to include a counterclaim and rebuttal in an argument?
It confuses the reader into agreeing with you.
Shows you understand other side & can prove yours is stronge
It shows the author only cares about their own side.
It makes the writing longer.
Oops!
Show
Check
Okay!
Check
15
×
What is an opposing viewpoint?
A reason that supports an argument
A position that is the opposite of another position
A summary of both sides of an argument
Evidence that proves a claim
Oops!
Show
Check
Okay!
Check
15
×
Which of the following is the best example of a position?
Reading improves vocabulary skills according to researchers.
Some people disagree with school uniforms.
Schools should require students to learn a second language.
A study found that 70% of teens use social media.
Oops!
Show
Check
Okay!
Check
15
×
A counterclaim is:
The author's strongest argument
Extra evidence that supports your position
A quote from a research study
A statement acknowledging what people who disagree might say
Oops!
Show
Check
Okay!
Check
15
×
Which of the following is a claim for the position "Video games have educational benefits"?
Many students play video games after school.
Video games can help develop problem-solving skills and team
The Digital Learning Center conducted a study on gaming.
Critics believe video games are a waste of time.
Oops!
Show
Check
Okay!
Check
15
×
Counterclaim & Rebuttal: "They say X â But I say Y â Here is the proof â This is why I win!" What does "Here is the proof" represent?
Your opinion
The counterclaim
Your position
Evidence that supports your rebuttal
Oops!
Show
Check
Okay!
Check
×
seesaw
Swap points!
Oops!
×
magnet
Take 20 points!
Okay!
×
fairy
Take points!
5
10
15
20
25
×
banana
Go to last place!
Oops!
15
×
A rebuttal is best described as:
A summary of the entire argument
An author's direct response or "comeback" to a counterclaim
The author's opening statement
A new topic introduced in the argument
Oops!
Show
Check
Okay!
Check
15
×
If your position is "Students should have longer recess," which is the opposing viewpoint?
Recess helps students focus better.
Exercise is good for kids.
Recess time for students should be limited.
Many schools already have 30 minutes of recess.
Oops!
Show
Check
Okay!
Check
15
×
Counterclaim & Rebuttal: "They say X â But I say Y â Here is the proof â This is why I win!" What does "They say X" represent?
Your reasoning
Your evidence
Your claim
The counterclaim
Oops!
Show
Check
Okay!
Check
15
×
Which is the best example of a counterclaim?
Some may argue that starting school later won't help kids ge
This proves that later start times are the best option.
A study found that students sleep 34 more minutes with later
Schools should start later so students can get more sleep.
Oops!
Show
Check
Okay!
Check
15
×
What is a position (viewpoint) in an argument?
A fact that proves something is true
The central idea the author supports in their argument
The evidence used to support a claim
A statement from the opposing side
Oops!
Show
Check
Okay!
Check
×
banana
Go to last place!
Oops!
×
shark
Other team loses 10 points!
Okay!
×
fairy
Take points!
5
10
15
20
25
×
banana
Go to last place!
Oops!
15
×
What does reasoning do in an argument?
Restates the position word for word
Introduces the opposing viewpoint
Shows how the evidence connects to and supports the claim
Gives another piece of evidence
Oops!
Show
Check
Okay!
Check
15
×
Which of the following is an example of reasoning?
Some people think later start times won't help.
According to the Sleep Institute, 47% of kids don't get enou
Not getting enough sleep leads to health problems that hurt
Schools should start later.
Oops!
Show
Check
Okay!
Check
×
Restart
Review
Join for Free
;
Your experience on this site will be improved by allowing cookies.
Allow cookies
