Counterclaim Paragraph Practice What is a Counterclaim n

Counterclaim Paragraph Practice

What is a Counterclaim n What is a counterclaim? n Why does your argument need a counterclaim?

More on the Counterclaim n Some transitional words to help you… – Beginning of counterclaim paragraph (TOPIC SENTENCE) § § § On the other hand, some claim… Conversely, some believe… In contrast, some speculate… – Beginning of commentary for counterclaim § § § While this may seem to be a valid claim… One can understand how someone may believe this, but… The validity of this argument seems to be sound, but…

Practice TOPIC: You want a trip to the Mainland for Christmas n COUNTERCLAIM PARAGRAPH n Topic sentence: n – Conversely, some may believe that a trip to the Mainland is too expensive around the holidays. n Detail #1: n Commentary #1: – According to Forbes magazine, “…an out-of-state holiday excursion can cost up to $10, 000, where as an in-state holiday would cost only $5, 000. ” – YOU MAKE UP THE COMMENTARY!

Practice #2 TOPIC: First period is the best out of Ms. Nelson’s class n COUNTERCLAIM: n Topic sentence: n – On the other hand, some may argue that period two is the best quality period. n Detail #1: n Commentary #1: – According to Ms. Nelson’s grade book, period two continually scores better on weekly vocabulary quizzes. – YOU MAKE UP THE COMMENTARY