You're Wrong! How to Refute a Claim Review

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7th - 12th Grade

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Emily Dixon

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You're Wrong! How to Refute a Claim Review

What does it mean to refute a claim?

When you refute a claim, you are disagreeing with it. You are telling the person they are wrong and here is why.

What does a refute look like?

Original Claim: Students should have homework because it helps them practice what they learned.

Refute Sentence: Although teachers think students need homework to practice, not all students need the practice if they understand the lesson in class.

Let's practice making claims and refuting them!

First you will see a claim. You will then choose if you are pro or con. Then we will debate!

Poll

What type of claim is this?

Homework is helpful to students.

Pro

Con

Let's Discuss

What is a reason for the pro side? Why do you agree?
What is a refute for this claim? Remember to include a reason.

Poll

What do you think?

There is intelligent life in this universe (Aliens exist).

Yes

Let's Discuss!

Pro side: what is your claim?
Con side: what is your refute?

Poll

What do you think?

Gym class should be a required class.

Yes

Let's Discuss!

Pro side: what is your claim?
Con side: what is your refute?

Open Ended

Claim: School should begin at a later time.

How could you refute this claim?

Write a sentence showing your refute.

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