This document provides guidance on writing the counter argument paragraph in a persuasive speech. It explains that the counter argument paragraph is not always an argument from the opposing side, but can also address a situation, obstacle, or challenge. It advises acknowledging the other side's perspective by explaining their beliefs and using a "turn against-turn back" strategy to show why their arguments don't outweigh the main argument being made. An example using fast food is provided to illustrate how to structure a counter argument paragraph.

1. LO- To write the counter argument paragraph
in a persuasive speech

2. We will be
working on
• Paragraph 5-Counter argument paragraph
(4-6 sentences)
• Counter argument para is not always an
argument from the other side.
• It can be a situation, obstacle, or challenge.

4. You’ll Need to Show “The Other Side…”
• How many of you have been in a discussion with
someone and you remember saying, “Yeah, that’s true,
but…” This is called a counter-argument. It’s the
“other side” of the argument.
• You’ll need to tell your reader what the counter-
argument is and prove why it shouldn’t matter.
Counter argument para is not always an argument from the other side.
It can be a situation, obstacle, or challenge.
• Let’s take a look using the example of fast food…

5. The Other Side of the Story
• This is where you should explain why your opposition
believes what they believe.
• Use the Turn against – Turn back strategy
• For example:
• “A fast food company wouldn’t agree with the points in
this essay. They would have lots of reasons why fast
food is good. They may say…”it’s convenient” or “It’s
fine if eaten in moderation.” These arguments just
don’t hold up when you take all the facts into
consideration!