Argumentative Writing & Power of Play Vocabulary

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What is the audience in argumentative writing?

Back

The people you're trying to convince.

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What is a reason in argumentative writing?

Back

A consideration which justifies or explains your action, a belief, an attitude, or a fact. Also known as your WHY.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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What is the purpose of argumentative writing?

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To persuade the reader to accept or seriously consider your opinion on a controversial issue by using logical reasoning and evidence to support it.

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What is a counterclaim/counterargument?

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The opposing side.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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What does 'contrary' mean?

Back

Opposite.

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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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What is a claim in argumentative writing?

Back

Your stance or position on a topic.

Tags

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 evidence in argumentative writing?

Back

Facts, statistics, or examples that support your claim.

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What is a bridge/warrant in argumentative writing?

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The explanation that connects your evidence to your claim.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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What is the difference between a claim and a counterclaim?

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A claim is your position on an argument, while a counterclaim is the opposing side's argument.

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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 logical reasoning?

Back

The process of using a rational, systematic series of steps to arrive at a conclusion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1