Counterclaim and Rebuttal
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Counterclaim and Rebuttal" is written for 6th Grade (Ages 11-12), and it covers Common Core W.6.1. If your student is a year younger but already steady on opinion writing, the page still works. You may just need to read the instructions out loud. And if they are older and writing counter arguments never quite stuck, this is a short review rather than busywork.
6th grade writing worksheet: finish counterclaims and rebuttals for 4 claims, from longer recess to a community garden. Answer key included. Part of our writing counter arguments collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Use Counterclaim and Rebuttal first so students practice both starters. Then move to Plan a Rebuttal Paragraph and have students turn their plan into a written paragraph.
What students will practice
- Students will finish 4 counterclaims that begin "Some people think".
- Students will answer each counterclaim with a rebuttal that begins "However".
- Students will explain both sides of claims about recess, gardens, reading and field trips.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Writing · 6th Grade
Standard: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
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FAQ
How do I use this writing counter arguments worksheet?
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Use Counterclaim and Rebuttal first so students practice both starters. Then move to Plan a Rebuttal Paragraph and have students turn their plan into a written paragraph.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Finish counterclaims and rebuttals for 4 claims, from longer recess to a community garden. The directions on the page read: Read each claim. Finish the counterclaim to tell what someone who disagrees would say. Then finish the rebuttal to show why the claim is still right. An answer key is included.
Can I use this writing counter arguments worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 6th Grade opinion writing, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with writing counter arguments. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
What is a counterclaim?
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A counterclaim tells what someone who disagrees would say. On these sheets it begins with the starter "Some people think".
What is a rebuttal?
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A rebuttal answers the counterclaim and shows why the claim is still right. Counterclaim and Rebuttal starts each one with "However".
How is a rebuttal paragraph organized?
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Plan a Rebuttal Paragraph uses five steps: write the claim, state the other side, give its best reason, answer it with evidence and restate the claim in new words.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 6th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Opinion Writing |
| Standard | W.6.1 |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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