W11 Writing Practice: Counterarguments Name: Click or tap here to write your name

1. What prompt question are you going to answer in your persuasive essay due in Week 13? Check ONE.

?  Based on what you learned about the definition of a primary emotion, do you believe anger is a choice, or should it be considered a primary emotion? Why or why not?

?  Does everyone come to earth with the same amount of potential? Why or why not?

?  Do you believe that people have a specific “calling” in life? Why or why not?

?  What counts more-- hard work or talent? Why?

2. What is your thesis statement? (should only be one sentence)

Example: My spiritual and secular study as well as my own life experience has taught me that life callings can change as spiritual gifts and needs in the world change.

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3. What popular and reasonable counterargument do you intend to cover in your counterargument paragraph?

Example: The counterargument to my own argument (thesis statement) that I intend to engage in this paragraph is the “fear-of-missing-out” (FOMO) mentality that many people have these days. I know of so many people that believe that a failure to act on certain opportunities has caused them to miss out on what could have been their life calling.

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4. What is one logical supporting detail you will share to refute the counterargument?

Example: I found a quote from President Hinckley (an expert testimony) that says we should not “nag ourselves with thoughts of failure” nor “set goals far beyond our capacity to achieve.” He promises that as we do our best, Heavenly Father will “accept our efforts.” I think this nicely counters this idea that we have one shot at callings in life.

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