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Counterargument

Authored by Joy Leichtfuss

English

7th - 8th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 2+ times

Counterargument
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

an argument made to address people's disagreements

support

claim

evidence

counterargument

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

claim

evidence

counterargument

reasons

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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."

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

A strong claim

Evidence and logical reasoning

Counterargument

All of the above

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