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Counter-argument & Rebuttal
By Selah Kim
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What is the purpose of a counter-argument?
Question 4
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What is the purpose of a rebuttal?
Question 5
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Write a possible counter-argument and rebuttal to the given claim.
Claim
: Some people say that cell phones should be banned from schools because they distract from learning.
Counter-argument
: _______
Rebuttal:
_______
Question 6
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Write a possible counter-argument and rebuttal to the given claim.
Claim:
Students should NOT be forced to wear uniforms to school.
Counter-argument:
_______
Rebuttal:
_______
Question 7
7.
Write a possible counter-argument and rebuttal to the given claim.
Claim:
School should start later, at 9 am.
Counter-argument:
_______
Rebuttal:
_______
What is a counter-argument?
A statement of facts that support the main claim.
A restatement of the main claim.
A statement that opposes the main claim.
A statement of opinion that can be supported by evidence.
What is a rebuttal?
A statement of facts that support the main claim.
A statement that opposes the main claim.
A statement that responds to the counter-argument.
A statement of opinion that can be supported by evidence.