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an ______________ is a claim that is supported with reasons and evidence.
argument
claim
counterclaim
relevant information
Any information that helps prove a claim.
evidence
argument
counterclaim
thesis
Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as _______________.
evidence
claims
arguments
counterclaims
Statements that address opposing viewpoints.
counterclaims
rebuttals
claims
arguments
Claim: In the United States, we still need a post office. Which of the following is NOT a good piece of evidence to support this claim?
The post office is needed for the delivery of packages.
Nearly 90% of mail is junk mail and throwing it away is bad for the environment.
The post office serves Americans throughout the country
Claim: Teenagers who commit crimes should not be sentenced to life in prison. Which answer below is the best Counterclaim?
Teenagers have the ability to grow and change as adults
Because of growing brains, teenagers often make bad decisions and don't understand the consequences of their actions.
Serious crimes, such as murder, deserve serious punishments no matter the age of the criminal
Claim: Supreme Court justices shouldn't serve for life. Which of the following is NOT a good piece of evidence to support this claim?
The failing health of aging Supreme Court justices could influence their decisions.
Older Supreme Court justices might not be able to keep up with the rapid changing of culture and technology.
Because Supreme Court justices serve for life, they don't have to worry about political pressures of making decisions based on keeping their jobs.
Evidence: Zoos cannot perfectly copy the animal's natural habitat. Zoos don't allow animals to think and problem solve like they would in their natural habitat. Which claim best matches the evidence?
Zoos are harmful to the well-being of the animals.
Zoos only exist as entertainment for humans.
Zoos are good for animals because many of the animals were endangered in their original habitats.
Claim: Students should dissect real animals in school. Which answer shows the best counterclaim?
Animals are bred in captivity or taken from their habitat and killed in order to be used in the classroom.
Dissecting real animals makes children feel and act like real scientists.
Many children learn best through real-world, hands-on experiences.
Claim: Libraries shouldn't get rid of printed books. Which of the following is NOT a good piece of evidence to support this claim?
Reading and researching online is easier and often contains more updated information.
People read more carefully on paper than they do on computers and tablets.
People tend to get distracted by other digital activities when they read on a device.
Evidence: If the law required all American adults to vote, government would be forced to listen to all Americans. Mandatory voting in Australia led to a greater trust between the people and the government. Which claim best matches the evidence?
American adults should be required to vote because it creates a better relationship between the government and citizens.
American adults should be able to choose whether they vote because they can choose whether they want to be involved.
American adults should be required to vote because it will make citizens become more informed about our government.
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
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
Identify the counterclaim to this argument: Students should wear uniforms to school.
Having uniforms prepares students for professional careers
Uniforms make everyone's lives easiers
Students need to be able to express themselves
Uniforms allow students to focus on their work not fashion
Which rebuttal is the strongest response to the counterclaim that students need to express themselves?
Students do not have time to wash their uniforms each night.
Uniforms are more affordable for most families.
Students can still express themselves in many other ways.
Some believe uniforms are unfair; however, they're idiots.
Identify the counterclaim to this argument: Students should be able to listen to music in class.
Some may argue that music distracts students
Some may argue that music is calming
Teachers can choose the music for the students
What's the rebuttal in the following statement: Some argue that Coke has better products; however, Pepsi sells more.
Some argue that Coke has better products
however, Pepsi sells more
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
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