Mini lesson on rebuttalMini lesson on rebuttal

Mrs. RedmondMrs. Redmond

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What does it mean to rebut an argument? What does it mean to rebut an argument?

RebutRebut

To rebut a statement you would have to To rebut a statement you would have to provide a well reasoned argument that provide a well reasoned argument that suggests the other speaker may be wrong. suggests the other speaker may be wrong.

Language note: rebut vs. refuteLanguage note: rebut vs. refute

When you When you rebutrebut someone’s argument you  someone’s argument you argue against it. argue against it.

To To refuterefute someone’s argument is to  someone’s argument is to proveprove it incorrect. it incorrect.

Unless you are certain you have achieved Unless you are certain you have achieved success, use “rebut.”success, use “rebut.”

Strong or weak? Why?Strong or weak? Why?

Speaker 1: Bananas are better than Speaker 1: Bananas are better than oranges because they contain more oranges because they contain more potassium. potassium.

Speaker 1 says that bananas are better Speaker 1 says that bananas are better than oranges, but I disagree.than oranges, but I disagree.

Strong or weak? Why?Strong or weak? Why?

Speaker 1: Bananas are better than Speaker 1: Bananas are better than oranges because they contain more oranges because they contain more potassium.potassium.

Speaker 1 says that bananas are better Speaker 1 says that bananas are better than oranges, but I disagree. Oranges are than oranges, but I disagree. Oranges are better than bananas because they contain better than bananas because they contain more vitamin C. more vitamin C.

Strong or weak? Why?Strong or weak? Why?

Speaker 1: Bananas are better than oranges Speaker 1: Bananas are better than oranges because they contain more potassium. because they contain more potassium.

Speaker 1 says that bananas are better than Speaker 1 says that bananas are better than oranges, but I disagree. Oranges are better than oranges, but I disagree. Oranges are better than bananas because they contain more vitamin C. bananas because they contain more vitamin C. Therefore, you should prefer oranges because Therefore, you should prefer oranges because while many foods in an ordinary diet contain while many foods in an ordinary diet contain potassium, few contain an appreciable amount potassium, few contain an appreciable amount of vitamin C. It is more important to eat oranges of vitamin C. It is more important to eat oranges whenever possible than it is to eat bananas.whenever possible than it is to eat bananas.

Bananas are better than oranges Bananas are better than oranges because they contain more potassium.because they contain more potassium.

Speaker 1 says that bananas are better than Speaker 1 says that bananas are better than oranges, but I disagree.oranges, but I disagree.Speaker 1 says that bananas are better than Speaker 1 says that bananas are better than oranges, but I disagree. Oranges are better than oranges, but I disagree. Oranges are better than bananas because they contain more vitamin C. bananas because they contain more vitamin C. Speaker 1 says that bananas are better than Speaker 1 says that bananas are better than oranges, but I disagree. Oranges are better than oranges, but I disagree. Oranges are better than bananas because they contain more vitamin C. bananas because they contain more vitamin C. Therefore, you should prefer oranges because Therefore, you should prefer oranges because while many foods in an ordinary diet contain while many foods in an ordinary diet contain potassium, few contain an appreciable amount of potassium, few contain an appreciable amount of vitamin C. It is more important to eat oranges vitamin C. It is more important to eat oranges whenever possible than it is to eat bananas.whenever possible than it is to eat bananas.

Best rebuttal statements in debates Best rebuttal statements in debates

Best rebuttal statements are those which Best rebuttal statements are those which include: the reasoning for your include: the reasoning for your counterassertion. Use language like:counterassertion. Use language like: They say….They say…. But I disagree…But I disagree… Because…Because… ThereforeTherefore

Today in classToday in class

1.1. Small group: I will call out names. (5 minutes)Small group: I will call out names. (5 minutes)

2.2. Big group. Caesar/Antony on left, conspirators Big group. Caesar/Antony on left, conspirators on the right.on the right.

3.3. Gather as much information for each point. Gather as much information for each point.

4.4. Then use your debate structure worksheet Then use your debate structure worksheet assign the roles. assign the roles.

Note that I will be evaluating you on your group Note that I will be evaluating you on your group work today. work today.

Debate on Monday. This is your only class time.Debate on Monday. This is your only class time.