Front

A statement that the author is trying to prove is true

Back

claim

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

A process of feeling towards a certain topic

Back

argument

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

Proof that the author uses to backup a claim. The best evidence is factual.

Back

evidence

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

The main points made in your essay to justify your claim

Back

reasons

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

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

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counter-claim

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

a piece of writing that focuses more on opinions than facts

Back

biased

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

Reasons why the counter-claim is as valid as the claim

Back

rebuttal

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

opinion

Back

a personal view, belief or judgement

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

to try to establish the truth of something

Back

prove

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

fact

Back

something that has been proven true

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D