

Counter Arguments
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English
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4th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Easy
Michele Tedeschi
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Counter Arguments

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Convince your Readers
When writers include counter arguments, they are able to address the ideas of the opposing side.
This helps to strengthen the writer's argument.
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Poll
Choose the BEST counter Argument. Be prepared to explain why!
Reason: Recess should be longer because it gives kids a brain break.
Others might say that kids need to spend the school day learning in the classroom. But I argue that kids need brain breaks to recharge their minds.
Some people may argue that recess is a waste of time, but I say it helps kids to stay more focused during the school day.
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Poll
Choose the BEST counter Argument. Be prepared to explain why!
Reason: Travel sports are out of control because they take up a lot of time.
I know you are thinking that travel sports are fun but that isn’t as important as spending time doing all different things that you enjoy.
Others might say that athletes can get better by spending a lot of time playing sports. But I argue that travel sports take up too much time!
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Poll
Choose the BEST counter Argument. Be prepared to explain why!
Reason: It is ok to sneak food into the movies because movie theater snacks are expensive.
I know you are thinking that it is against the rules to sneak food into the movies but I argue that movie theater snacks are too expensive.
Some people may argue that movie theaters need the money earned from selling snacks. But I argue that they are too expensive!
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Open Ended
Write your own counter argument.
Reason: Recess is important because it teaches important life skills.
Others might say… but I argue…
Some people may argue…
Counter Arguments

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