Argumentative Text Vocabulary

Front

What is the author's purpose in writing?

Back

The author's purpose is the reason the author writes about a topic.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Front

Who is the audience in a text?

Back

The audience is the intended target group for a message.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Front

What are multimodal texts?

Back

Multimodal texts combine two or more modes of communication to create meaning, usually involving audio and visual elements.

Front

What does credibility mean in the context of writing?

Back

Credibility refers to having reliable and trustworthy characteristics.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What is a claim in argumentative writing?

Back

A claim is the position or assertion about a topic or issue.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What are the different types of author's purpose?

Back

The different types of author's purpose include to inform, to persuade, to entertain, and to express.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

Front

How can an author establish credibility?

Back

An author can establish credibility by providing evidence, citing reliable sources, and demonstrating expertise on the topic.

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CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is the significance of understanding the audience?

Back

Understanding the audience helps the author tailor the message to meet the needs, interests, and expectations of the readers.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

Front

What role do claims play in an argumentative text?

Back

Claims serve as the main arguments that the author supports with evidence and reasoning.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

Back

A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is subjective.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6