Counterclaim Presentation

FACT
OR
OPINION
REVIEW
Read through the following
statements and determine whether
these statements are factual or
opinionated. Write F for fact
and O for opinion for your answers.
There are
five
common
types of ________________
assertion.
There are
five
common
types of
O
Opinion
________________
assertion.
Assertion is
an action of
stating that
a statement is
________________
either a fact
or belief.
Assertion is
an action of
stating that
a statement is F
Fact
either a fact ________________
or belief.
The statement,
“We are all
children of a
loving Father
in heaven” is an ________________
example of
assertion.
The statement,
“We are all
children of a
loving Father
in heaven” is an
F
Fact
________________
example of
assertion.
Fact is one type of
assertion which
can be proven
objectively by
direct experience,
testimonies of
witnesses, verified ________________
observations, or
the results of
research.
Fact is one type of
assertion which
can be proven
objectively by
direct experience,
testimonies of
witnesses, verified
F
Fact
________________
observations, or
the results of
research.
Another type of
assertion is
opinion. Opinions
result from
ambiguities;
meaning the more
ambiguous a ________________
statement, the
easier it is to verify.
Another type of
assertion is
F
opinion. Opinions
result from
ambiguities;
meaning the more
ambiguous a Fact
________________
statement, the
easier it is to verify.
UNPUZZPLE
ME!
ACTIVITY
OUNCMATECRLI
HINT: It is the opposite of an opposing argument.
OUNCMATECRLI
HINT: It is the opposite of an opposing argument.
COUNTERCLAIM
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the students are able to:

1. identify parts of an argument;
2. formulate counterclaims; and,
3. analyze a passage using the
four elements of an argument.
COUNTERCLAIM
FORMULATING COUNTERCLAIMS
To be an effective critical thinker, it is not enough just to be

able to identify claims and assertions. The ability to analyze
an argument is essential to understanding the text more
deeply, but understanding the claim is not the only facet of
the argument. You must also learn how to analyze the
counterclaims and evidence provided by the text. Being able
to recognize and formulate counterclaims in reaction to an
argument is a characteristic of a good critical reader.
COUNTERCLAIM
-claims made to rebut a previous
claim. To rebut means to contradict
someone’s statement through a
formal argument. They provide a
contrasting perspective to the main
argument.
To be able to locate counterclaims to an
argument, remember the following:
1. Show competence and

familiarity with the writer’s topic.
2. Examine different perspectives
and not just passively accepting
the writer’s claim.
To be able to locate counterclaims to an
argument, remember the following:
3. Consider the topic, and make
sure you are willing to engage
different viewpoints from your
own.
4. Clarify your personal position on
the topic.
In this example of counterclaim, Mang Tonyo now
needs to support his refusal to provide Mildred
with a smartphone. He should be ready to give
solid, substantiated reasons for his refusal to
provide something that the family has been
spending for all those years. This may include
evidence of the family’s inability to send her and
her siblings to a private school, and that his budget
is not sufficient enough to afford a brand new
smartphone since the family income has suffered
due to COVID-19.
4 Elements
of Argument
CLAIM
A statement that asserts facts based
on one’s understanding about a
particular topic or issue.
In the given example, Martha asking his father
to buy her a smart phone is an example of a
claim.
COUNTERCLAIM
Just the opposite of claim. It is a
statement that contradicts one’s claim
and is usually proven and supported by
both reasons and evidences.
Mang Tonyo’s negative response to Martha’s
claim is an example of counterclaim.
REASON
The part of an argument where a
statement offers an explanation
behind a party’s claim.
Martha’s offering of valid reasons to convince
Mang Tonyo that she needs the smart phone is an
example of reason.
EVIDENCE
The statement that proves the
truth of a claim and generally leads
to the conclusion of an argument.
Martha provides evidence of the necessity of using
smartphone as part of the new normal life in the
time of corona virus is an example of evidence.
GROUP ACTIVITY
MECHANICS:
The students will be grouped into four. Each
group will be given a picture that needs to be
identified. Each group will formulate
counterclaims out of the claims written on
the table below the picture. The group will
present their answers to the class.
QUIZ TIME!
Assignment
Directions: Below is a statement about what leadership is. Read it closely then
analyze it by using the four elements of an argument.
Leadership starts first with knowing who we really are

and discovering our potential and capacity to reach out to
others, before knowing about those people that we lead
and serve.
- Michelle B. Banca
Assignment
CLAIM
COUNTERCLAIM
REASON
EVIDENCE
THANK YOU!

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FACT

At the end of the lesson, the students are able to:

To be an effective critical thinker, it is not enough just to be

1. Show competence and

Leadership starts first with knowing who we really are

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