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Claim to Counter Claim Detailed lesson Plan
BSED English (University of Cagayan Valley)
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Detailed Lesson Plan
in
English
I.
Objectives;
At the end of the period, the students are expected to;
a. define claim and counterclaims through paragraph writing
b. judge the worth of claims by providing strong counterclaims towards relevant
issues
c. perform an online debate on the Claim “Reimplementing Death Penalty”
II.
Materials:
Topic: Claims to Counterclaims
References: https://study.com/acdemy/lesson/parts-of-an-argument-claims-counterclaimsreasons-andevidences.html
Materials: PowerPoint Presentation, Spin the wheel, papers, MS Teams
Value: Respect for one’s stands and viewpoints
III.
Procedure
Teacher’s Activity
Student’s Activity
A. Preliminary Activity
Good morning, Class!
Good morning, Ma’am!
Before we formally start our virtual
discussion, kindly open all your cameras as
we have our prayer.
The students open their cameras.
So let us pray!
In the name of the Father, of the Son and the
Holy Spirit…………
In the name of the Father, of the Son and
the Holy Spirit…………
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Is everyone present in today’s virtual
meeting?
No Ma’am, there are only 29 attendees
today.
Ms. Secretary please download the
attendance for me!
Yes, Ma’am.
Thank you!
Class, before we proceed let me remind you
all again on our virtual rules, what are those?
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Always open camera
Do not cheat
be careful on manipulating MS
Teams
and, do not sleep
Yes, Ma’am.
Hope we are all clear on that. Okay?
Settle all yourselves behind the cameras as
we start our virtual class.
B. Motivation
Okay class, I want you to get some paper or
notebooks or anything scratch as you have
something to work on.
Are you all ready?
Yes, Ma’am!
I am sharing now my screen for all of you.
For your initial activity, I want you to react
on the following pictures. Give me your own
stand, and ready to share on the class after 3
minutes.
(After 3 minutes)
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Okay class, we will use the spin the wheel to
select students to share his or her stand.
The lucky one is Ms. Gante!
Good morning, Ma’am.
My own stand on this picture is it shows
an example of bullying. Pointing your
Okay, next picture will be flash on the screen. finger at one person is like a form of
Okay, class! Let’s spin the wheel again.
bullying for me. You are trying to mock
The Lucky one is Mr. Gutierrez.
someone, to blame and to laugh by just
pointing your finger. A reminder for
everyone that do not maltreat other person
because you will never know what will be
the impact of it in their mental and
emotional health.
Nice idea! Thank you, Ms. Gante.
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Good reasoning, Mr. Gutierrez.
Indeed, a lucky one!
Good morning, Ma’am. My stand on this
picture is
How are you guys formed your stand on the
picture?
Yes, Ms. Dela Fuente?
This picture shows that a man who is
disabled manage to have still a difficult
That’s true. Also, it is important to look for a job, but the other person which is the
deeper perspective of the picture because
panhandler who is physically good, didn’t
there is more than one interpretation of a one get to a job more decent than imploring
picture rather than just looking for its surface. others to grant a money.
C. Presentation
Based on the activity earlier, who do you
think between the two you agreed and
disagreed on what he or she said?
By getting the general idea of the picture,
or the surface meaning of it.
Well, that is the essence of having a diverse
perspective like what I have said earlier.
Something you believe, while others didn’t,
where they have their own view points over
an issue.
That is what I mean on the activity.
Am I clear?
Who are the school journalist here?
Think about the last time you wrote
something, like a paper for school or even
just a letter. Did you state an opinion or a fact
and then defend it?
I agreed on what Ms. Ciona about the
photo, Ma’am.
And I am a bit contrary to what Mr.
Guttierez said about the photo.
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Yes ma’am.
That’s great.
So, did you guy already have a hint on the
topic that we will be going to discuss?
I remember that I wrote a school paper
regarding the conduct of weekly sports
competition in school. I stated different
benefits and advantages of sports on the
life of students and its impact on their
success as a student, based on my
viewpoint.
You almost got the exact topic we have for
today.
But we will be discussing today the concept
of Claims to Counterclaims in paragraph
development.
Yes, Ma’am.
D. Lesson Proper
Ma’am. I think we will be discussing
concepts related to strong stands or
argumentation.
Based on the activity as well as what I have
said earlier, what do you think is Claim?
Great!
How about counterclaim?
Good job!
I am sharing to you my PowerPoint
presentation for you to grasp deeper our
topic.
You may download our learning files to our
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channel if you want.
Claim is something you believes. Or it is
the issue itself.
Let’s start our discussion.
Claims and counterclaims is a pattern of
organization refers to the structure of an An opposing viewpoint; something said to
argument where there is more than one side offset someone else’s claim.
to a debate. It is very common in academic
writing.
Means, Claim is the main argument while the
Counterclaim is the opposite of the argument.
Example in a debate, there is a side of
opposition which is the counterpart of the
argument while there is so called affirmative
who defend the claim or the argument.
Did you guys, understand?
Additionally, in a claim-counterclaim text,
arguments are typically introduced using
reporting verbs such as show,
argue and claim. A writer may also use
evidence to support their claim, using
connectors such as for instance or for
example.
You can search for more of these reporting
verbs, and connectors in any resources you
have.
Let’s proceed in paragraph writing
Making a claim in your writing allows you to
present the main idea of the document in the
form of an argument that you will support
with evidence throughout the document.
Yes, Ma’am.
Can you please read the next slide, Mr.
Bernos?
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Thank you!
For example:
"Every middle school student should have
their own cell phone,"
Why? Because, this is not something that
everyone agrees upon. That is why it is a
claim.
Additionally, Claims are matters of
opinion, but they are stated as if they are
facts and backed up with evidence.
Any time you make a debatable statement
in writing that is backed up with facts
and/or other types of evidence, you are
using a claim
Kindly open your mic, and give another
example, Ms. Bernardo?
Great.
Kindly read the next slide Mr. Canceran.
Good morning, Ma’am.
“The age at which people can get driver’s
license must be raised to 18”
It is a claim because people could give
their disagreement or opinion on this
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matter.
Thank you very much, Mr. Canceran.
A counterclaim is just the opposite of a
claim. Counterclaims are also provable and
supportable by reasons and evidence. Not
just, 'Because I said so.' When you're
planning an argument, you need to know
what the counterclaim might be so that you
can make sure that you disprove it with your
reasons and evidence.
Let’s used our example earlier, “every middle
school student should have their own cell
phone," the counterclaim would be there is
no need to have their own cellphones, the
most important tool on their learning is the
guidance of the parents and other available
resources at home.
Counterclaim is the argument or one of the
arguments opposing the claim. In
paragraph, you make it clear to the reader
exactly what you plan on proving and how
you plan to go about proving it. This
paragraph is where you show the reader
that you have considered the opposing
side's viewpoint and find it to be weak or
invalid.
Did you get it, class?
Next, there are phrases to introduce the
counterclaim
Examples are:
On the other hand, some people say
Admittedly, some people say
Certainly, some people say
Phrases to address the original claim:
However
Nevertheless
On the other hand
Phrases to conclude the paragraph:
Thus
Therefore
As a result
Yes, Ma’am.
I am sharing to you an example of a
counterclaim paragraph
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On the other hand, some people say
that rock music contains lyrics that are
What are the phrases used in introducing the
counterclaim in the paragraph?
Yes, Ms. Pacion?
Great!
How about the phrases that addressed the
original claim?
Yes, Ms. Love?
Great! Thank you, Ms. Love!
And, how about the phrase that used to
conclude the paragraph?
Please open your cam, Mr. Jo?
Good job!
E. Application
Let’s apply what we learned for today by
accomplishing our online activity.
For your first activity, I want you to react or
give your counterclaim on the claim which I
will flash on the screen right now.
“Vaccination must be mandatory and a
requirement in travelling”
For further explanation, the government
mandated everyone to have their doses of
vaccination, however there are few who
expressed their doubt and disagreement on
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the issue.
I would like to collect all your counterclaims.
I will give you 15 minutes to make a strong
counterclaim in a paragraph. And be ready to
share your paper afterwards, I will be
selecting 3 students through spin the wheel
to share their own counterclaims.
On the other hand, some people say,
Ma’am.
Your 15 minutes starts now.
(After 15 minutes)
However, Ma’am.
Let’ spin the wheel.
First to share is Mr. Alonzo?
That is very convincing counterclaim, Mr.
Alonzo. Thank you!
Therefore, Ma’am.
Second to share is Mr. Corpuz. Please open
your camera, and unmute your microphone
Good job Mr. Corpuz.
And last to share Ms. Dizon?
Indeed, a great thought Ms. Dizon
I want to commend the three students who
shared their strong counterclaims.
Providing your own stand or arguments on
something that is really important to talk on,
will give you the somehow an awareness and
knowledge on the issue. Let’s take this claim
as an example, by analyzing the issue and
give your own stand or oppose the claim, you
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will be able to link yourself as a victim of the
issue and try to give realize its effect to you
and to the people in general.
I hope you understand what I am trying to
say.
That’s great, then.
Let’s proceed to our next activity.
Is everyone of you participated in a debate
before?
I am sure that al of you already have an idea
about debate.
(Mr. Alonzo share his own counterclaim)
So, I want to divide the class into two. I will
make a room for the two groups, and
whoever in the same room will be your group
mates. Am I clear?
The assertion is “Reimplementation of Death
Penalty in the Philippines”.
The affirmative side will be defending the
claim and opposing side will give their
counterclaims or counterargument of the
claim.
Thank you, Ma’am.
(Mr. Corpuz share his own counterclaim)
(Ms. Dizon share her own counterclaim)
I will give you 8 minutes to prepare some
facts and evidence to support all your stands.
Okay. Wait for 3 minutes and you will be
added in your rooms.
(After 8 minutes)
Okay, you have switched to our main
channel.
The general rule for this debate is, I will give
3 minutes to both sides to give their claims
and counterclaims on the assertion. it will
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only 2 rounds so be sure that you will give
the important facts and strong arguments on
the topic.
Be sure also that you appointed someone to
be the main speaker or speakers to represent
your group.
Is that clear?
Let’s the online debate begin! Open all your
cameras and unmute your microphone
speakers of affirmative side.
We understand, Ma’am.
I did, Ma’am.
(The debate is done)
I am very happy that your arguments are
really strong and convincing to hear. I also
commend everyone who spoke because you
really have the skill to speak and stand your
arguments.
Yes, Ma’am.
Did you enjoy our online debate?
F. Generalization
Who can define again what is claim and
counterclaim?
You’re raising your hand raising button, Ms.
Angeles?
Great!
What are the phrases that introduce the
counterclaim, claim and to conclude the
paragraph?
I want you to unmute your microhone, Mr.
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Dela Fuente.
Yes, ma’am.
(Students perform the online debate)
Thank you.
It seems that you understand our lesson for
today, class.
Yes, we are, Ma’am.
Claim is the main argument while the
Counterclaim is the opposite of the
argument
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There are phrases to introduce the
counterclaim
Examples are:
On the other hand, some people say
Admittedly, some people say
Certainly, some people say
Phrases to address the original claim
However
Nevertheless
On the other hand
Phrases to conclude the paragraph:
Thus
Therefore
As a result
IV.
Evaluation
We still have 20 minutes in our time. I will be uploading your written output today which
will be turn in after 20 minutes.
In a paragraph, form your strong counterclaims on the following claims.
1. Uniforms should be required at all public high schools.
2. Dora the Explorer is an educational T. V show for kids.
V.
Assignment (Uploaded in MS Teams)
Explore the concepts of Cause and effect in your reliable sources in internet
Prepared by: Cricianel C. Paraggua
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