1. Counter Argument
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2. What is a counter-argument?
Used in argumentative essays, a counter argument is used to show a contrasting point of view to your own.

3. Where does a counter-argument come in my essay?
A counter argument should be your LAST body paragraph.

4. How do I write a counter-argument?
To begin a counter-argument, start with a transition that signals you are going to talk about a contrasting argument.
However, in contrast to, on the other hand, adversely, to the contrary, etc.

5. How do I write a counter-argument?
2. State your counter argument.
Thesis/Topic: There are many advantages to having an 8th period advisory each day.
Counter Argument: Contrary to the advantages already mentioned, some might argue that having an 8th period advisory is a waste of time.
3. Explain the counter-argument.
Contrary to the advantages already mentioned, some might argue that having an 8th period advisory is a waste of time. Instead of using their time wisely to study or complete homework, students will simply go to sleep or sit in their desk and do nothing.

6. How do I write a counter-argument?
4. State your reason for why the counter-argument is wrong.
Contrary to the advantages already mentioned, some might argue that having an 8th period advisory is a waste of time. Instead of using their time wisely to study or complete homework, students will simply go to sleep or sit in their desk and do nothing. While that might occur every now and then, given the opportunity to complete assignments at school as opposed to home, students will do the work at school every time.

7. How do I write a counter-argument?
5. Add evidence to support your position.
Contrary to the advantages already mentioned, some might argue that having an 8th period advisory is a waste of time. Instead of using their time wisely to study or complete homework, students will simply go to sleep or sit in their desk and do nothing. While that might occur every now and then, given the opportunity to complete assignments at school as opposed to home, students will do the work at school every time. As mentioned previously, 8th period advisory increases student’s grades and test scores.

8. How do I write a counter-argument?
6. Explain how your example supports your argument against your counter-argument.
Contrary to the advantages already mentioned, some might argue that having an 8th period advisory is a waste of time. Instead of using their time wisely to study or complete homework, students will simply go to sleep or sit in their desk and do nothing. While that might occur every now and then, given the opportunity to complete assignments at school as opposed to home, students will do the work at school every time. As mentioned previously, 8th period advisory increases student’s grades and test scores. Clearly, if so many students are increasing their grades by completing their homework on time and studying for their tests resulting in higher scores, a 8th period advisory is not a waste of time.