R 3 Writing Counterclaim Practice in an Argumentative

R 3 - Writing Counterclaim Practice in an Argumentative Essay 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Parts of Counterclaim (R 3) Topic Sentence (Introduce Counterclaim) Give Rebuttal (1 -2 sentences) Give Evidence (2 -3 sentences) Explain how the evidence weakens the opponent’s claim (2 -3 sentences) in own words Wrap-up

Parts of Counterclaim (R 3) Topic Sentence: Starts with a transition and introduces the opponent’s claim. What would your opponent argue? (transition, argumentative vocabulary, prompt, and reason) Key phrases: My opponent will likely say, some may say, my opponent would point out that, my opposition believes that… Rebuttal: Gives a reason why the opponent’s claim (mentioned in topic sentence) is flawed. Must backed up with strong evidence. Key phrases: However, in contrast, although… Evidence: What evidence from the articles support your Rebuttal? Can be a direct quote, paraphrase, or both. 2 -3 sentences. Must have EBT. Explanation: Tell why that evidence helps weakens your opponent’s claim. Include your own thoughts and ideas about the quote/paraphrase. 2 -3 sentences. No EBT. Wrap-up: Sums up your argument.

R 3 - Topic Sentence R 3 - Counterclaim topic sentence just introduces what the other side would say to the reader. • Start with transition word or phrase…eg. Finally, lastly, etc. • Then start with…. v. My opponent will likely say…. v. Some may say…. v. My opponent would point out that…. v. My opposition believes that… Write a topic sentence for R 3. Example: Last but not least, my opponent will likely say that social media on cell phones is a great tool for the classroom.

Rebuttal (1 -2 sentences) Give the reason why their claim is flawed. Make sure you are able to back up your reason with evidence from the articles. ØStarts with transition: v. However v. In contrast v. Although Example: This is actually not a valid reason. In contrast, social media on cell phones may actually have a negative impact during class. (your rebuttal should hint to the evidence)

Evidence (2 -3 sentences) ØDirect quote ØParaphrase ØOr Both Give the evidence from the article that supports your rebuttal.

Explanation (2 -3 sentences) After providing evidence from the articles, explain in your own words how it helps to weaken your opponent’s claim. Wrap-Up sentence This will summarize the information that is presented. You Do Write Counterclaim paragraph (R 3). Use articles from page 73 and 75