Counter Arguments

Counter Arguments

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• When writers include counter arguments, they are able to address the ideas of the opposing side.

  
  

• This helps to strengthen the writer's argument.

Poll

Choose the BEST counter Argument. Be prepared to explain why!

Reason: Recess should be longer because it gives kids a brain break.

• Others might say that kids need to spend the school day learning in the classroom. But I argue that kids need brain breaks to recharge their minds.

• Some people may argue that recess is a waste of time, but I say it helps kids to stay more focused during the school day.

Poll

Choose the BEST counter Argument. Be prepared to explain why!

Reason: Travel sports are out of control because they take up a lot of time.

• I know you are thinking that travel sports are fun but that isn’t as important as spending time doing all different things that you enjoy.

• Others might say that athletes can get better by spending a lot of time playing sports. But I argue that travel sports take up too much time!

Poll

Choose the BEST counter Argument. Be prepared to explain why!

Reason: It is ok to sneak food into the movies because movie theater snacks are expensive.

• I know you are thinking that it is against the rules to sneak food into the movies but I argue that movie theater snacks are too expensive.

• Some people may argue that movie theaters need the money earned from selling snacks. But I argue that they are too expensive!

Open Ended

Write your own counter argument.

Reason: Recess is important because it teaches important life skills.

Others might say… but I argue…

Some people may argue…