Addressing Counterarguments
Students will practice acknowledging and refuting opposing viewpoints to strengthen their own arguments.
Key Questions
- Explain why it is important to acknowledge and refute a counter argument.
- Construct a rebuttal that effectively addresses an opposing claim.
- Analyze how anticipating counterarguments strengthens a persuasive piece.
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
Suggested Methodologies
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