Analyzing the Impact of the 1960s & 70s Counterculture in America

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay on the influence of the counterculture movements in 1960s and 70s America, focusing on key ideas, evidence, and critical analysis.

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Analyzing the Impact of the 1960s & 70s Counterculture in America

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: The Impact of the 1960s & 70s Counterculture in America

Essay Question:

How did the counterculture of the 1960s and 70s influence American society?

Use the following prompts to plan your essay:

  1. Introduction thesis: Outline your main argument about the overall impact of the counterculture.
  2. Point 1 with evidence: Explain a key aspect of the counterculture (e.g., anti-war protests, new social attitudes) and support it with specific evidence.
  3. Point 2 with evidence: Describe another significant feature (e.g., music, fashion, civil rights activism) and provide supporting details.
  4. Counter-argument: Present an opposing view or limitation of the counterculture's influence.
  5. Conclusion: Summarize your main points and state your overall judgment on its significance.
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Planning Questions

1. Write a clear thesis statement for your essay. What do you think was the most important way the counterculture affected America?

Question:

How would you summarize the overall impact of the counterculture movement in one sentence?

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1/1/2026
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