1.3.2 Integrating and Refuting Opposing Views

Outline of this lesson

• Recognize the importance of anticipating and countering opposing arguments in an argumentative essay
• Anticipate and integrate opposing arguments by using either a point-by-point or a block rebuttal structure
• Create an outline that shows either point-by-point or block rebuttal structure
• Refute potential opposing arguments

A. Why integrate opposing arguments?

Video: Nike V.S. Adidas

Discussion Questions:

1. Why did the producer of this commercial mention the rival product? Do you think it is a good idea? Why or why not?

2. What else would you do to make this strategy work more effectively?
3. Would you use a similar persuasive strategy (anticipating and countering opposing arguments) in your essay? Why or why not? How can you do this most effectively?

B. Integrating Opposing Arguments: sample analysis

Handout 1: Integrating Opp Arguments: sample analysis   (key)

PowerPoint: Integrating and refuting opposing arguments

C. Refuting Strategies

Handout 2: Countering Opposing Arguments

Supplementary Reading: What is a Counter-Argument

D. Analyzing an Argument to create Counter-Arguments

Handout 3: Analyzing an argument and drafting counter-arguments    (key)

Exercise:
Handout 4: argumentative essay outline  (key)

E. Homework

1. Reminder: Reflection #1 will be due by the end of 02/15, next Monday

2. You may start to revise your diagnostic essay: thesis statement and outline. The original article can be found here (you may also find it on compass2g website): Diagnostic Prompt 16Sp