1. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary Acknowledge the Other Side Objective: To identify the “other side’s” counterclaim and reasons and develop a persuasive rebuttal. Focusing Question: How can you counter one of the “other side’s” reasons in your editorial? Strategy: To plan a rebuttal by determining the other side’s counterclaim and deciding how to rebut it.

2. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary Mini Lesson Editorial writers acknowledge the claims of those who disagree with them (counterclaims). Think about two sides of an issue that you know about. Hint: Consider classmates’ opposing views on your issue. Respond to the other side’s counterclaim to strengthen the editorial. This “rebuttal” explains why the other side is wrong.

3. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary Writer’s Work Time 1.Go to Step 3 of the Online Classroom and watch DD’s Think Aloud: Counter the Other Side. 2.Decide on the “other side” for your editorial by writing down: Your claim Why you think you are right (your reasons) The other side’s counterclaim Why they think they are right (their reasons)? Why are they wrong? (rebuttal) 3.Write the Other Side in Section C of the Editorial Organizer. Include: A summary of the opposing position (counterclaim and reasons) Why the “other side” is wrong (rebuttal) Evidence to support your counterargument (Intermediate and Experienced).

4. Focusing QuestionFocusing Question | Mini Lesson | Writer’s Work Time | Lesson SummaryMini LessonWriter’s Work TimeLesson Summary Share your rebuttal in the Online Classroom. –Open the Step 3 activity Share Your Other Side. –Click Add a new discussion topic. Write your claim in the subject line Write the “other side’s” counterclaim and your rebuttal in the body. –Click Post to forum. Comment on how your classmates’ rebuttals could be even more persuasive.