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differing opinions: acknowledging opposing Claims
My Notes
7. Knowledge and Ideas: How does the author of this article present her argument? Are her claims supported with sound reasoning and evidence? Use examples from the text.
8. Craft and Structure: What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?
Working from the Text
9. Reread and mark the texts for logical reasoning and devices. Annotate by analyzing
or commenting on the effect of the reasoning and devices in the My Notes section. 10. Complete the graphic organizer to evaluate the arguments.
Reasons + Evidence FOR Banning Video Games to Minors
Is the argument effective?
Reasons + Evidence AGAINST Banning Video Games to Minors
Is the argument effective?
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Acknowledging Counterclaims
Part of arguing effectively is to acknowledge opposing claims, also known as counterclaims — the “other side” of the issue. Recognizing counterclaims adds
to a writer’s credibility (ethos) because it shows that he or she is knowledgeable about the issue. To acknowledge a counterclaim, a writer or speaker recognizes an opposing viewpoint and then argues against it, perhaps by finding weaknesses within the opposing reasons and evidence. In other words, it is the “yes, but”
part of the argument. “Yes” is recognizing the counterclaim; “but” is the writer’s response to it.
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