One of the most challenging argumentative techniques to teach, this lesson plan addresses the most common pitfalls students have while crafting counterarguments.

It includes a scaffolded, easy-to-differentiate handout along with a detailed lesson plan and slides to help your students go from defining a counterargument to applying it in their own writing within a class period.

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**Note**

This lesson is included in the following bundles at a discounted price:

• Organization and Structure Bundle (for Argumentative Writing)
• Full Argumentative Writing Unit Plan

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This lesson plan includes:

• Content standards
• Language standards
• 1 detailed lesson plan
• 1 Editable handout accompanying the lesson plan
• Powerpoint slides for the lesson

**Note**

This lesson is included in the following bundles at a discounted price:

• Organization and Structure Bundle (for Argumentative Writing)
• Full Argumentative Writing Unit Plan

You may also be interested in these other argumentative writing products:

Bundles:

• Revising, Editing, and Peer Feedback Pack (for Argumentative Writing)
• Brainstorming and Outlining Bundle (for Argumentative Writing)
• Research Lesson Bundle
• Full Argumentative Writing Unit Plan

Individual Lessons:

• Argumentative Outline Lesson
• Brainstorming a Choice Topic for Argumentative Writing
• Claims, Evidence, Reasoning Lesson Plan
• Counterargument Lesson Plan
• Editing Stations - Argumentative Writing
• Evaluating Reliable Sources
• Integrating Quotes Lesson