Draft a 2-3 paragraph opinion piece with reasons, examples, and a closing paragraph
Exercise
Difficulty 4
~4 min
eng.g2.s.ex_42
Counter Acknowledgment
Prompt
Write a counter-acknowledgment paragraph using one of the frames: 'Some people think ___, but ___.' OR 'I know some people would say ___. However, ___.' Topic: your opinion piece.
How it's presented
mode
handwriting
paper
two line
Answer criteria
type
rubric
criteria
- Names a specific alternative view (not a strawman)
- Pushes back with a reason
- Complete paragraph (3-4 sentences)
Hints
- The alternative must be SPECIFIC.
- Push back with a reason, not just repetition.
Misconceptions to watch
- Strawman counter ('Some people think the worst thing').
- Counter that just restates opinion.
Used in lessons