Crafting the Argument · Persuasive Writing

Claims and Counterclaims

Learning to draft precise claims and acknowledge opposing viewpoints to create a balanced argument.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is acknowledging a counterclaim essential for a persuasive argument?
  2. 2How can a writer maintain a formal tone while expressing a strong opinion?
  3. 3What makes a claim debatable rather than a statement of consensus?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1.aCCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1.b
Grade: 8th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: Crafting the Argument
Period: Persuasive Writing

Suggested Methodologies

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