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7.56 Argument Writing Claim Counterclaim Rebuttal Worksheet

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This Grade 7 English worksheet provides structured practice on 7.56 Argument Writing Claim Counterclaim Rebuttal. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Argument Writing: Claim, Counterclaim, and Rebuttal - Write arguments with clear claims, reasons, evidence, and attention to alternate or opposing claims. (CCSS ELA-Literacy W.7.1: Argument Writing)

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Grade 7

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Argument about limiting short-term rentals: Claim: Limit short-term rentals to protect housing supply. Counterclaim: Limits will hurt tourism and local income. Which rebuttal best uses a 'middle path' policy to answer the counterclaim?

Select the best rebuttal.

ATourism is bad.

BHousing is more important than money.

CA cap can allow some rentals while prioritizing long-term housing, such as permitting owner-occupied rentals and restricting whole-home rentals in high-pressure areas.

DPeople should travel less.

Solution & Explanation:C answers the tourism/income concern with a compromise policy that still protects housing supply.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Draft paragraph about banning ads in schools: Claim: Schools should ban corporate ads on campus. Counterclaim: Ads bring in funding for programs. Which rebuttal best addresses the funding issue with a credible alternative?

Choose the best rebuttal.

AFunding is not needed.

BEven though funding matters, the school can pursue grants and community sponsorships that do not require advertising to students, protecting learning spaces while replacing revenue.

CAds are colorful.

DCompanies are greedy.

Solution & Explanation:B concedes the need for money and proposes realistic alternative funding sources, directly addressing the counterclaim.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Argument about allowing students to evaluate teachers: Claim: Students should complete anonymous teacher feedback surveys each semester. Counterclaim: Surveys will turn into popularity contests. Which rebuttal best reduces that risk through question design?

Select the best rebuttal.

AStudents are honest.

BPopularity does not matter.

CTeachers should not be judged.

DSurveys can focus on specific behaviors (clarity of instructions, timely feedback) with scaled questions, which limits popularity voting and provides usable data.

Solution & Explanation:D answers the counterclaim by redesigning surveys to measure concrete teaching practices, reducing popularity bias.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 7 English students. It aligns with educational standard W.7.1 (Write arguments with clear claims, reasons, evidence, and attention to alternate or opposing claims.).