Spot the Counterclaim Answer Key

Students read short paragraphs that present both a claim and a counterclaim, and they must identify the counterclaim within each passage. The worksheet teaches students that strong arguments acknowledge opposing viewpoints. By analyzing how counterclaims function, learners develop a more balanced understanding of argumentative writing. The task requires careful reading to recognize contrasting perspectives embedded in the text. An optional writing extension encourages students to craft a short argument that includes a counterclaim, reinforcing real-world application.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Identifying Counterclaims in Arguments

English Language Arts – Analyzing Opposing Viewpoints

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension of Argumentative Text

English Language Arts – Argument Writing with Counterclaims

This worksheet is part of our Arguments and Claims Worksheets collection.