Writing Worksheet · Grades 5–7
Writing a Counterargument Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 5-7 on writing a counterargument: naming the other side’s strongest point and answering it to make a persuasive argument stronger. Students sort eight statements as claim or counterargument, then write their own in four prompts. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Writing
Grades
Grades 5–7
Skill Focus
Writing a Counterargument, persuasive writing
Lesson Length
20 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
In persuasive writing, the claim is the position you argue for and a counterargument is the strongest point the other side might raise against it. Strong writers name the counterargument and then answer it with a reason, called a rebuttal. This worksheet teaches students to recognize counterarguments and to answer them.
Section A sets a claim in favor of school uniforms and gives eight statements; students write claim or counterargument for each. The reference box teaches the idea using a longer-recess example whose topic is not reused in the items.
Section B asks students to define a counterargument, write one against a homework claim, explain why writers include the other side, and write a rebuttal to a given counterargument. Page 3 is a complete answer key. The skill makes persuasive writing more convincing.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box aloud and stress claim, counterargument, and rebuttal.
Complete Section A independently – have students ask ‘does this support uniforms or oppose them?’
Work Section B item 10 together: write a counterargument against a homework claim.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check or teacher review.
Pair with the Persuasive Writing Worksheet or the Opinion Writing Worksheet for an argument mini-unit.
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Writing a Counterargument Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 5-7 on writing a counterargument: naming the other side’s strongest point and answering it to make a persuasive argument stronger. Students sort eight statements as claim or counterargument, then write their own in four prompts. A complete answer key is included.
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