Debate & Argumentation

Subject: ELA  ·  Grade level: 9th

Build airtight arguments and respond to opposing views with confidence. Debate teaches you to think on your feet, structure ideas clearly, and use evidence —

In this lesson

• Anatomy of an argument
• What counts as good evidence?
• Common logical fallacies
• Refutation: the four-step method

Key terms

Claim

A debatable statement you're trying to prove.

Evidence

Facts, data, examples, or expert quotes.

Warrant

The reasoning that links evidence to claim.

Rebuttal

A response that weakens or refutes an opponent's argument.

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