What makes a strong claim?

A strong claim is one sentence that is arguable and specific. Write a Strong Claim shows three ways a claim can be weak: it is only a fact, it is too vague or it is a question. Students then write their own claims on topics like school uniforms and a four-day school week.

How do 6th graders practice counterclaims?

Counterclaim and Rebuttal gives 4 claims and sentence starters, "Some people think" for the other side and "However" for the answer. Plan a Rebuttal Paragraph builds a full paragraph on whether video games should count as a sport.

Is there a full argument essay to analyze?

Yes. Evaluate an Argument Essay gives an 18-sentence essay with numbered sentences. Students find the claim, topic sentences and counterclaim by number, rate four parts and explain the missing evidence for Reason 2.

6th Grade Opinion Writing Worksheets

Ages 11-12 · 2 sub-topics · Free previews · Print-ready PDFs

Argument writing states a claim and backs it with reasons, evidence and an answer to the other side. There are 10 worksheets for 6th grade here, each with an answer key. Write a Strong Claim sorts strong and weak claims, Counterclaim and Rebuttal answers the other side, and Evaluate an Argument Essay takes apart an 18-sentence essay called Uniforms Make School Better. The sheets carry W.6.1, W.6.1.A, W.6.1.B, W.6.1.C and W.6.1.E.

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

Grade6th Grade

TopicOpinion Writing

Frequently Asked Questions

Opinion writing shares what the writer thinks, while argument writing in 6th grade must prove a claim with reasons and evidence. An argument also answers the other side with a counterclaim and rebuttal. These sheets practice each of those parts.

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