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    A claim is a direct, specific, and arguable statement that a writer or speaker attempts to prove. A counterclaim acknowledges alternate arguments and shows the evidence someone might have to argue a different point of view.

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    A claim is a direct, specific, and arguable statement that a writer or speaker attempts to prove. A counterclaim acknowledges alternate arguments and shows the evidence someone might have to argue a different point of view.

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    Center: CHAMP Steps For Close Reading Don't Use Weak Words!

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    A claim is a direct, specific, and arguable statement that a writer or speaker attempts to prove. A counterclaim acknowledges alternate arguments and shows the evidence someone might have to argue a different point of view.

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    questionusingyourown
    textbasedevidenceand
    supportyourconclusions!

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    Counterclaim

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    Ibelieve
    Ihope
    Iguess
    Probably
    Maybe

    Link(reasoning)

    Refutation

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    StrongEvidence

    Fact

    Instead,useStrong
    Words!

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    mighthavetoarguea
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    research.

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    truebasedonfeelings,
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