Professional Documents
Culture Documents
in Argumentative Writing
INTRODUCING THE COUNTERCLAIM
When you introduce the counterclaim, talk about why people believe it – do not
talk about if it is wrong or right.
After you introduce the counterclaim, you then have to discuss why the
counterclaim is incorrect.
Some may believe that team sports could intimidate children. Some children
may be physically smaller than others. Others may not be as athletic as other team
members. When they cannot run as fast as other team members, or are not as agile,
they fear (and may receive) ridicule. However, learning to work as part of a team is
essential to success in many other areas. Children have to learn to cooperate both
at home and school. In school, children are expected to work together without
conflict. At home, children are expected to be part of the family team and help with
chores that need to be done.