Counterargument

an argument made to address people's disagreements

• support

• claim

• evidence

• counterargument

Why is it important to include the counterargument in your essay?

• the reader will convince you

• it shows that you have fully thought through all parts of your opinion.

• it helps your essay be longer

• You can show the reader that the other side is also right

the writer's position on an issue or problem is called

• claim

• evidence

• counterargument

• reasons

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8

If someone said they were for free college tuition? What would be the opposing side?

• Free high school tuition

• Against free high school tuition

• Against free college tuition

• Having lower taxes

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

What is the counterargument to having free tuition?

• Some may say free tuition is too expensive, however, It is a good investment because it allows for every and all citizens the opportunity to get a degree.

• Some may say free tuition is important. I agree because it allows for every and all citizens the opportunity to get a degree.

• Some may say free tuition is too expensive. I agree it is bad because it will raise our taxes.

What COUNTERARGUMENT do you think best directly opposes the following ARGUMENT:

"Legally owned guns are frequently stolen and used by criminals."

• "Gun control laws will not prevent criminals from obtaining guns or breaking laws."

• "Gun control laws give too much power to the government."

What should you have in order to have a valid argument?

• A strong claim

• Evidence and logical reasoning

• Counterargument

• All of the above

What COUNTERARGUMENT do you think best directly opposes the following ARGUMENT:

Teens spend too much time on their phones.

• Teens need time alone to decompress. Playing on their phones allows them time to wind down after a long day at school. Although most teens already are spending the school day on their phone or other devices.

• Overuse of cell phones has been linked to damage to eyesight in teens. This has increased even more during virtual learning due to the pandemic.

What is a counterargument to the following claim: E-cigarettes are just as harmful to bystanders' health as regular cigarettes.

• E-cigarettes release a vapor that is high in carcinogens and other cancer-causing chemicals.

• Some people believe that regardless of the consequences, people should have the freedom to smoke where they want, whether bystanders are close or not.