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Use the example to help you.  \nArgument: Dogs are friendly animals.  \nCounterarguments are opposing arguments that someone would make if they disagreed with you. When you write an opinion essay, it’s important to include a counterargument and explain why it is not correct. This makes your argument stronger!  \n\n| Counterargument | Evidence | Discredit their argument |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Some people say  \u003Cbr>dogs are unfriendly animals. | They say this because  \u003Cbr>they hear dogs barking. | However, this isn’t true because...\u003Cbr>dogs bark as a way to communicate. |\n\nArgument: Pets should be allowed in the classroom.  \n\n| Counterargument | Evidence | Discredit their argument |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Some people say  \u003Cbr>. | They say this because   | However, this isn’t true because... |\n\nArgument: Cursive writing is important to learn.  \n\n| Counterargument | Evidence | Discredit their argument |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Some people say  \u003Cbr>. | They say this because   | However, this isn’t true because... |\n\nArgument: Children shouldn’t have cell phones until they learn how to drive.  \n\n| Counterargument | Evidence | Discredit their argument |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Some people say  \u003Cbr>. | They say this because   | However, this isn’t true because... |\n\nWrite your own argument:    \n\n| Counterargument | Evidence | Discredit their argument |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Some people say  \u003Cbr>. | They say this because   | However, this isn’t true because... |","cbCainRjMMaFQgg3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainRjMMaFQgg3","pdf",80866,"English","# Introduction to Counterarguments\n## Guided Exercises\n## Independent Practice","[{\"question\":\"What is a counterargument in an opinion essay?\",\"answer\":\"A counterargument is an opposing point of view that someone might hold if they disagree with your main argument.\"},{\"question\":\"Why should students include a counterargument in their writing?\",\"answer\":\"Including a counterargument and explaining why it is incorrect makes the student's own argument significantly stronger and more persuasive.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the worksheet structure the practice exercises?\",\"answer\":\"The worksheet uses a table format consisting of three columns: identifying the counterargument, stating the supporting evidence for that opposing view, and providing a rebuttal to discredit the argument.\"}]","Grade 5 Writing - Counterarguments | PDF",1791796525]