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Worksheet Description

The “Refuting Counterclaims” worksheet is a structured template that assists students in organizing their thoughts for writing an argumentative essay. It prompts students to first state their claim, then write a counterclaim, and finally craft a topic sentence that could lead a paragraph refuting the counterclaim. This simple yet effective layout encourages students to think critically about how to argue against opposing viewpoints systematically.

This worksheet is aimed at teaching students the skills necessary to effectively oppose counterclaims in their writing. It helps them to understand the importance of not just making a claim but also anticipating and refuting potential opposition to that claim. By guiding students to write topic sentences that introduce rebuttals, the worksheet also focuses on the development of coherent and persuasive writing. It reinforces the concept that a well-argued essay must address and dismantle opposing arguments to be convincing.