Concession and Rebuttal Concession and rebuttal or counter
Concession and Rebuttal Concession and rebuttal (or counter argument). In a concession, you acknowledge that certain opposing arguments have some truth. The rebuttal explains how this does not weaken your argument. This makes you sound open–minded. This sounds like. . . I realize most teachers don’t want cell phones in class because they cause problems, but. . Copyright 2007 Washington OSPI. I know what other kids would say. . . I have a possible solution to this problem. All rights reserved.
Counter Argument- example Concession and rebuttal from a “late homework” prompt …I’d want all the procrastinators to get no credit, because they didn’t turn the work in on time and I did… Sure it sounds mean, but some people need to take up the reins and learn some responsibility. Copyright 2007 Washington OSPI. All rights reserved.
Counter argument- your turn In your Writer’s Notebook write a rebuttal for the topics given. We will share some examples when you are done. Copyright 2007 Washington OSPI. All rights reserved.
Try 1: You are writing a persuasive essay against year round school year. Write a sentence you could use as a counter argument in this paper.
Try 2: In an essay about school uniforms, you are for having them. Present a counter argument you could use in the paper.
Try 3: You are writing an essay against lengthening the school day by one hour. Write a counter argument to include in this paper.
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