Argumentative Vocab

Front

Author's intent in writing. Types: 1. Persuade: argumentative 2. Entertain: narrative 3. Inform: informational/expository

Back

Author's Purpose

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

Thesis statement backed by supporting evidence.

Back

Claim

Front

Opposite of the author's claim; the opposing argument (Also called a counterargument).

Back

Counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

A sentence or group of sentences that explain or provide evidence for an argument.

Back

Support

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

Facts that support your claim.

Back

Evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

Making a claim supported by evidence.

Back

Argument

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

Disproving an argument with a counterargument.

Back

Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

A source that is unbiased, evidence-backed, believable, reasonable, and trustworthy. Unbiased means fair and impartial.

Back

Credible/Valid/Reliable

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

To add notes to a text or diagram for explanation or comment.

Back

Annotate

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Front

Rewording of something written or spoken.

Back

Paraphrase

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2