Author’s Claim & Implied Counterargument Quiz

Claim: “Pineapple belongs on pizza.”

What’s the implied counterargument?

• Pizza should never have fruit

• Pepperoni is the only topping

• Pizza is unhealthy

• All pizza tastes the same

Claim: “Cats make better pets than dogs.”
What’s the author’s claim?

• Dogs are noisy

• Cats are better than dogs

• Pets are important

• Both cats and dogs are equal

Claim: “Homework should be banned.”
Which implied counterargument is the author pushing against?

• Homework helps students practice

• School is too short

• Students don’t like reading

• Teachers love giving work

Claim: “Summer is the best season.”
What’s the author’s claim?

• Winter is too cold

• Summer is better than other seasons

• Seasons are all equal

• Fall has good food

Claim: “Chocolate milk should be served every day at school.”
What’s the implied counterargument?

• Milk is unhealthy

• Some students don’t like chocolate

• Water is better

• Chocolate milk is a treat, not for every day

Claim: “TikTok is educational.”
What’s the author’s claim?

• TikTok is a waste of time

• TikTok can help people learn things

• Social media is bad

• Reading books is boring

Claim: “Uniforms help students focus on learning.”
Which implied counterargument is hidden here?

• Students like wearing jeans

• Some believe clothes help students express themselves

• Fashion is expensive

• Everyone hates uniforms

Pick one of the silly topics below and write:

1. The author’s claim (your strong opinion).

2. The implied counterargument (what someone else might say against you).

3. A short paragraph (3–4 sentences) where you defend your claim in a funny or creative way.

Topics to choose from:

• Pizza tastes better cold than hot. 🍕

• Dogs should be allowed to sit in chairs like people. 🐶

• School days should start at noon instead of the morning. ⏰

• Video games make people smarter. 🎮

• Ice cream is a healthy breakfast. 🍦