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Activity focus

  • thesis statement
  • counterargument
  • rebuttal
  • argumentative essay flow

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Practice set

  1. State whether each sentence is thesis, counterargument, or rebuttal.
  2. Rearrange the following into essay order:
    • conclusion
    • counterargument and rebuttal
    • introduction
    • body reasons
  3. Write a thesis on:
    • “Should college attendance be monitored strictly?”

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Answer guide

  1. Rule:
    • thesis = central position
    • counterargument = opposite view
    • rebuttal = response to opposite view
  2. Correct order:
    • introduction
    • body reasons
    • counterargument and rebuttal
    • conclusion
  3. Example:
    • “College attendance should be monitored strictly because regular participation improves academic responsibility and continuity.”

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Self-check rubric

  • Does the thesis take a clear side?
  • Is the counterargument realistic?
  • Does the rebuttal actually answer the objection?
  • Does the essay order feel logical?