Remember your counterclaim points out that other people might feel differently about your thesis statement, that there is another side to the point you're trying to make. Provide at least 2 reasons why people might support your counterclaim.
- It is true that...
- Admittedly...
- Granted...
- Certainly...
- Of course...
- Arguably...
- At the same time...
Transitions to help introduce your rebuttal:
BUT, you need to follow up your counterclaim with reasons why people that might feel differently about your original thesis are WRONG! Provide at least 2 reasons to support your original claim.
- On the other hand...
- However...
- Nevertheless...
- Actually...
- In fact...
- Ultimately...
Transitions to help with your conclusion:
- As a result...
- Therefore...
- Thus....
As you work today:
- Highlight the topic sentence of your counterclaim in YELLOW
- Highlight your transition to your rebuttal in BLUE
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