I Beg to Differ! Writing Effective Counterclaims

Get children thinking about the power of persuasion! In this worksheet, students learn how to support an opinion by addressing opposing viewpoints. Children read an example of a persuasive paragraph, then practice writing counterclaims of their own. Designed for fourth graders, this worksheet prepares students as they begin to write persuasive essays and as they consider topics from a variety of perspectives.