7 ELA Vocab

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Justify

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To give a good reason or explain why something is right or fair.

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Alternative

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Another choice or option.

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Certainty

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Being completely sure about something.

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Discredit

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To make someone or something seem untrustworthy or not believable.

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Assumption

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Something you think is true without having all the facts.

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Argument

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A statement or series of statements where someone tries to convince others of their idea or opinion using reasons and facts.

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Claim

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A statement or opinion that someone believes to be true and is trying to prove.

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Evidence

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Information or facts that help to prove that a claim is true.

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Reasoning

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• Explaining how the evidence supports the claim; connecting the facts to the argument.

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Informational Text

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A type of writing that gives facts and information about a specific topic. It is meant to teach the reader something, like an article, textbook, or how-to guide.