Argumentative Texts

Front

An argument that stands in opposition to a claim is...

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Counterargument

Front

What is the statement that the argumentative text will prove/defend? Options: Opinion, Thesis, Summary, Hostile

Back

Thesis

Front

Counterclaim

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A claim made by the opposing side.

Front

Is this Credibility, Logic, or Emotion: "If you have dandruff then you need Head and Shoulders shampoo"

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Logic

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

This part of an argumentative text builds upon the thesis made in the introductory paragraph(s), and includes evidence/facts that support/prove the thesis.

Back

Body Paragraphs

Front

Language that appeals to the senses

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imagery

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Front

Is this Credibility, Logic, or Emotion: "Everyday millions of animals die out in the wild, donate to the ASPCA today!"

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Emotion

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

Is this Credibility, Logic, or Emotion: "Proactive is dermatologist recommended!"

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Credibility

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Front

You should always _____ your sources, otherwise your work isn’t credible, because no one knows where you found your information. Options: Evidence, Analyze, Cite, Claim

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Cite

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

In ____ to the other speaker's claims that he would raise taxes, the politician said that he wouldn't raise taxes, because he stated as much in his plan.

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Counter Claim