1. brainstorm vocabulary words

  2. brainstorm a list of linkages to other topics

    • will help you to ATQ communication questions sometimes and even aid in planned response
  3. jot down some personal examples related to the themes that link to both planned response, and also to the broader topic

  4. rehearse your entire planned response

include linking phrases as well*

Counterargument phrases

  • one must not forget that
  • although this perspective seems valid, it fails to acknowledge that
  • while this is true, it is important to consider that…
  • This argument fails to address the critical point that…