1. How to Write a Concession

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3. Review Important Terms
Claim
Counter Claim
Concession
Rebuttal

4. In a Concession Paragraph…
Introduce the Opposing Argument (Counter Claim)
Acknowledge parts of the opposition that are valid
Counter the Argument (Rebuttal)

5. Introduce the Opposing Argument
Summarize the opposition’s viewpoint
But ______ is not completely inaccurate.
It is often argued that…
Some may argue that…
It is true that…
Opposing views claim that…

6. Acknowledge Parts that Are Valid
By accepting that some of the oppositions points are valid, you demonstrate more thorough knowledge and insight.
Admittedly,
Certainly,
Of course,
One cannot deny that…

7. Counter the Argument (Rebuttal)
You can’t simply accept the opposition’s point of view. You would lose the argument! This is where you show that you’re opinion is more logical.
Nevertheless,
However,
But,
At the same time,

8. Example Concession
It is often argued that animal testing helps humans by providing scientists with important medical information. Certainly, most people can admit that it is important to know whether a make-up product is toxic or will adversely affect us. At the same time, many people would offer themselves as guinea pigs for the right price. For example, every month, Hawaiian Tropic pays up to 5 people $80 to participate in their sun-block tests.

9. Example Concession
It is true that teenagers will get into trouble at any time. Admittedly, the Fake City Times suggests that 52 teenagers were arrested for shoplifting this year and that 45% of those cases happened between 9am and 4pm. However, shoplifting is only a small percentage of the types of trouble that teens get into. The Fakington Statistics Organization writes that of all police incidents involving teenagers, 64% involve alcohol and only 15% involve shoplifting. Moreover, it also states that most of these police incidents involving teens happen between 9pm and 2am.

10. Today’s Activity-Let’s do this together
Group X
Issue: Should what you say on Facebook be grounds for getting fired?
Directions: On the lines provided, answer the questions in complete sentences. These answers should help you put your concession paragraph together for #5.
What is one positive consequence of having Facebook as grounds for getting fired?
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2. What is one negative consequence of having Facebook as grounds for getting fired?
3. What is your group’s position, or claim?
What is the opposition’s position, or counter claim?
5. In the space provided, write your concession paragraph. Use the sentence starters from the PowerPoint to help you get started. Be prepared to share.
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