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Counterarguments Rebuttals Class Presentation

The document discusses counterarguments and rebuttals in debates. It defines a counterargument as a statement or argument that is opposite of or directly against your position. A rebuttal is defined as a comeback when someone makes a counterargument against you. Examples are provided of counterarguments and how to structure a rebuttal. The purpose is to learn how to generate counterarguments and use rebuttals correctly in debates.

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Counterarguments Rebuttals Class Presentation

The document discusses counterarguments and rebuttals in debates. It defines a counterargument as a statement or argument that is opposite of or directly against your position. A rebuttal is defined as a comeback when someone makes a counterargument against you. Examples are provided of counterarguments and how to structure a rebuttal. The purpose is to learn how to generate counterarguments and use rebuttals correctly in debates.

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DEBATES

Counterarguents & Rebuttals


I CAN

• Generate Counterarguments and


Rebuttals
I CAN

• Generate Counterarguments and


Rebuttals

• Use them in Debate


purpose
purpose
• Learn what is a counterargument
purpose
• Be able to use Rebuttals correctly
Review
WHAT IS A COUNTERARGUMENT?
Review
WHAT IS A COUNTERARGUMENT?

A statement or argument that is opposite


of, or is directly against, your
Review
WHAT IS A Rebuttal?
Review
WHAT IS A Rebuttal?

The rebuttal is your comeback when


someone makes a counterargument against
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Now, let’s _________

Bring examples of Counterarguments


Argument: Girl Scout cookies are the best type of
cookie.
Argument: Girl Scout cookies are the best type of
cookie.

Counterargument: Oreos are superior to all other


cookies.
Argument: Global warming is caused by natural
cycles in the earth.
Argument: Global warming is caused by natural
cycles in the earth.

Counterargument: Global warming is caused by


humans, not just by earth cycles alone.
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Now, let’s ______

Bring examples of Rebuttal


My Argument: Barnes and Noble is the bookseller
in the United States.
My Argument: Barnes and Noble is the bookseller
in the United States.
Counterargument: Some people say that Amazon is
cheaper and ships items faster, and therefore
“better”.
My Argument: Barnes and Noble is the bookseller
in the United States.
Counterargument: Some people say that Amazon is
cheaper and ships items faster, and therefore
“better”.
My Rebuttal: However, the fact that BN has
successful stores AND online sales proves that it is
superior to an internet-only bookseller.
Let’s explain
The Baking process
Of the Counterargument cookie
Rules

There will be provided examples and we


will define
the stage of baking
I II II I
I V
Only state a counterargument, and fail to
refute it.
Only state a counterargument, and fail to
refute it.

Example: “Some people believe that it is unfair to


make students wear uniforms, and they have a
point.”
Still
gooey State a counterargument and state that
you disagree.
Still
gooey State a counterargument and state that
you disagree.

Example: “Some students believe that it is unfair


for the administration to require uniforms, but the
school has good reasons”
Golden
brown State your side, a counterargument,
refute it, and give sufficient evidence to
PROVE why you’re right.
Example: “Uniforms are critical to learning. Some
students beliefe it is unfair for the administration to
require uniforms because it stifles their creativity and
personal expression. However, the true purpose of
school is to learn, and uniforms have been
Burnt
Insult the opposition and the audience
during the process.
Burnt
Insult the opposition and the audience
during the process.

Example: “Some students believe that it is unfair to


be forced to wear uniforms, but they’re being
immature. School is for learning, not fashion shows,
and anyone who is that worried about an outfit has
serious issues.”
Flashcard revise
Debates don’t just research random facts to prepare;
Flashcard revise
Debates don’t just research random facts to prepare;

They also try to predict what their opponent will say


so that they can be ready for anything!
Flashcard revise
Debates don’t just research random facts to prepare;

They also try to predict what their opponent will say


so that they can be ready for anything!

If you can anticipate their moves, you will have a


better chance of winning
What did we learn?
• To make Counterarguments and Rebuttals
• Use them in appropriate situations
Thank you
and
See you soon 

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