Counterclaim - Outsiders Essay
5 Outstanding -- contains one opposing argument/reason and rebuttal of that argument to create a counterclaim/rebuttal paragraph. Includes evidence (at least one quote) and explanation.
5 Outstanding -- contains one opposing argument/reason and rebuttal of that argument to create a counterclaim/rebuttal paragraph. Includes evidence (at least one quote) and explanation.
4 contains one opposing argument/reason and rebuttal of that
argument to create a counterclaim/rebuttal paragraph
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3 attempts to create a
counterclaim/rebuttal paragraph.
Example: from an essay claiming that Two-Bit Mathews should be found guilty of shoplifting
His attorneys might encourage a judge to feel sorry for Mr. Mathews because he is being raised by a single mother, and the family does not have very much money. However, poverty is no excuse for thievery. Keith Mathews could get a job, "and help out around [his] place instead of bumming around" as pointed out by Ponyboy Curtis (114). And surely his mother, who works hard to support him would not want her son to steal.
Transitions to use for the beginning of a counterclaim/rebuttal paragraph:
Some people may disagree and say that
·Many people believe/argue/feel/think/suppose/etc. that (state the counter-argument here), however,…
· It is often thought/imagined/supposed that (state the counter-argument here), but….
· It would be easy to/One could easily think/believe/imagine/suppose that (state the counter-argument here) , but…
· It might seem/appear/look as if (state the counter-argument here), but…
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· It is often thought/imagined/supposed that (state the counter-argument here), but….
· It would be easy to/One could easily think/believe/imagine/suppose that (state the counter-argument here) , but…
· It might seem/appear/look as if (state the counter-argument here), but…
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Essay Helps for The Outsiders Essay: Is Johnny Cade Innocent or Guilty?
