Argumentative Writing Terms/Vocab.

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EVIDENCE?

Back

Proof used to support a claim; best evidence is factual.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

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COUNTERCLAIM: A statement opposing the claim, showing the other side.

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A statement that opposes the claim. Shows the other side.

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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

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An _ is a personal view, belief, or judgement.

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opinion

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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CLAIM/THESIS?

Back

A one sentence statement the author is trying to prove is true.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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What is a FACT?

Back

Something that has been proven true.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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_ writing emphasizes opinions over facts.

Back

Biased

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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What is an ARGUMENT?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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To REFUTE a claim is to prove it to be

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wrong or false

Front

FORMAL STYLE in writing uses professional choice of _ and tone/attitude.

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words

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CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

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Best example of a credible source:

Back

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9