Argument Writing Vocabulary

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Argument

Back

An attempt to persuade someone on a topic open to debate.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

Counterclaim

Back

An opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

Sound argument or reasoning

Back

Describes an argument based on logic/common sense.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

Claim/Thesis

Back

A statement of the author’s point-of-view.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Transitions

Back

Words, phrases, or clauses that help the reader see how your ideas fit together to support your topic.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Front

Author's point-of-view

Back

How the author feels about the situation or topic.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Front

Credible source

Back

A reliable resource for citing information.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

Sufficient evidence:

Back

Enough support to make the argument convincing.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

refute

Back

to disprove a statement or theory

Front

Reasoning

Back

Explanations of the author's feelings.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1