Argumentative Texts

Front

A statement that supports your claim

Back

reason

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

A writer's position on a problem or issue

Back

claim

Front

The people the essay is written for

Back

audience

Front

A sentence that states the purpose of writing

Back

thesis

Front

What a text is mostly about; the main idea

Back

Central idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

The opposing viewpoint in an argument

Back

counterclaim

Front

Facts or information that support a claim

Back

evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

A personal belief or judgment

Back

opinion

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

The conclusion or summary of an argument

Back

conclusion

Front

Words or phrases that help connect ideas in writing

Back

transitions

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2