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Counterclaims and rebuttals
Students practise focused argumentative paragraphs by writing counterclaims and rebuttals to given prompts, ordering a paragraph that starts with the writer’s position and ends with a reinforcing sentence, then answering questions about strong counterclaim and rebuttal sentences. Level: 8th grade.
By Edform · English language arts · Grade 8 · Published Oct 28, 2026 · New
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Questions
- A student argues that the school library should stay open later. Why should the student include a counterclaim in the essay?
- A student claims that the school should offer more art classes. Which sentence is the strongest rebuttal to the counterclaim that the schedule is already full?
- Put these parts of a focused argument paragraph in a logical order, beginning with the writer’s position and ending with a sentence that reinforces it.
- Match each part of an argument with its function.
- Complete the sentence with the term that names the writer’s response to an opposing claim.
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