Worksheet on Argument Structure: Counter-arguments in Nature & Environment
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Grade 8
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A worksheet focusing on understanding and crafting counter-arguments within the context of Nature and Environment issues for Grade 8 students.
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Worksheet on Argument Structure: Counter-arguments in Nature & Environment
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Understanding Counter-arguments in Environmental Debates
Recent discussions about renewable energy sources highlight the importance of reducing carbon emissions to combat climate change. While proponents emphasize the environmental benefits, critics often point out the economic challenges and potential impacts on local communities. For example, some argue that installing solar farms and wind turbines can disrupt local ecosystems and threaten wildlife habitats, raising questions about the true environmental benefits. These opposing viewpoints demonstrate the complexity of environmental debates, where both sides present valid concerns. Recognizing counter-arguments is essential for developing balanced and persuasive opinions on environmental issues.
1.
Briefly summarize the main environmental advantage discussed in the passage.
[2 marks]2.
Identify one economic concern raised by critics of renewable energy projects.
[2 marks]3.
What is one potential environmental downside of installing solar farms and wind turbines mentioned in the passage?
[2 marks]4.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the purpose of mentioning opposing viewpoints in the passage?
[1 mark]Aa) To criticize renewable energy initiatives
Bb) To show the complexity of environmental debates
Cc) To promote fossil fuels
Dd) To emphasize economic growth
5.
Explain why recognizing counter-arguments is important when developing opinions on environmental issues.
[4 marks]6.
Creative Writing Prompt: Imagine you are an environmental scientist debating the use of wind turbines. Write a short speech (around 25 lines) presenting both the benefits and the counter-arguments. Include at least one rhetorical technique.
[6 marks]7.
Identify a literary technique used in the passage that helps emphasize the complexity of environmental debates.
[2 marks]8.
Analyze how presenting counter-arguments can strengthen an environmental argument in a persuasive essay.
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