Copyright © 2007 Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. All rights reserved. Concession/Rebuttal  How many of you have been in a discussion with someone and you remember saying, “Yeah, that’s true, but…” This is concession/rebuttal.  Let’s list several examples where this applies in your relationship with your parents or guardians.

Copyright © 2007 Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. All rights reserved. Concession/Rebuttal: 4 th paragraph elaboration. Acknowledging or recognizing the opposing viewpoint, conceding something that has some merit, and then refuting it with another argument.

 C (Conceed) Tell them what you know they will say  R (Right) Butter them up and tell them why they might be justified or correct  A (Argue) Then turn the tables and argue why they are wrong/incorrect in their thinking and should believe you!  C-R-A

 You must have something from the “C” and from the “R” and finally from the “A”. Example:  It is true that (C) school uniforms are expensive, and I know (R)that students really do not want to wear them, nevertheless (A), I feel that uniforms would help everyone feel that they belong.

Copyright © 2007 Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. All rights reserved. Transitional Phrases – Concession/Rebuttal. Putting them together into one sentence.  It is true…and I know…on the contrary…  Certainly…because…conversely…  Admittedly……this will result in…but…  Of course…it is necessary…nevertheless…  Obviously…therefore…however…  Sure…this is correct…and yet…

Practice #1: Imagine you were trying to convince me to let you eat snacks in class.  Develop a C-R-A to make a solid argument that will change my mind.

 Imagine the school was considering implementing nap time. Most teachers are against it. Develop 3 concession rebuttals to present to your teacher.  Make sure to have all 3 parts C-R-A and use different signal words each time.

Copyright © 2007 Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. All rights reserved. On Your Own:  Imagine it snowed 2 inches. Everyone is staying home but you as your parents are forcing you to go to school. Think of a way to use concession rebuttal to change their mind.  Remember: Concede that you know their argument – butter them up and tell them why they are right – and find a way to turn that around to argue and prove you are correct (C-R-A)

 Work through the practice that follow the concession rebuttal notes in your binder.  When you are finished, complete the concession rebuttal worksheet from your teacher. This is due first thing tomorrow.