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JUNIO
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HIGH
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GRADE 8 – English
OL
4thQUARTER
Claim and Counter claim
LEARNING
Prepared By: MODULE 1
Mae Ann M.
Piorque, LPT

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I. Gaining in your end

I will be able to:
 Define counter claim and claim
 Identify claim and counter claim

II. As you Move

 What is a claim in a persuasive essay?

III. Matter in Hand

A claim is an opinion based position you take on an arguable viewpoint.
A counter-argument is an argument opposed to your thesis, or part of your thesis. It expresses the view of a person who
disagrees with your position.

Why would you include a counter-argument in your essay? Doesn’t that weaken your argument?
- Actually, no. Done well, it makes the argument stronger. This is because it gives you the chance to respond to your
reader’s objections before they have finished reading. It also shows that you are a reasonable person who has considered
both sides of the debate. Both of these make an essay more persuasive.

Not all evidence is created equal. You must evaluate, or judge your evidence.
1. What does evaluate mean?
Evaluate means to judge the worth.
2. What can be done to evaluate evidence?
Ask if the evidence is- 1.) clearly related to the thesis 2.) a fact or expert opinion 3.)up to date 4.) unbiased and objective

1. How can a counter-argument be rebutted, or dis-proven?

One of the most effective ways to rebut a counter-argument is to show that it is based on faulty assumptions. Either the
facts are wrong, the analysis is incorrect, or the values it is based on are not acceptable.
2. What are faulty assumptions?
Faulty assumptions are expectations or understandings that are based on incorrect facts or reasons that make no sense.

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IV. Think Through

OC English Module 4.1 Worksheet
Name: Grade Level & Section:
Date: Score: Parent/Guardian’s Signature:

Lets Try !!

Direction: Answer what is asked.

1. What is a counter argument?

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2. What does evaluate mean?

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3. What is the definition of faulty assumptions?

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V. RESOURCE/S

 Claim and Counterclaim Bellwork.pptx

NOTE!!
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(Mae Ann Miralles Piorque )

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