Argument & Claims Terms

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What is a counterclaim?

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The opposite view of the author's claim that can also be proved and supported with evidence.

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What is NOT associated with claim?

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It is a descriptive thesis statement.

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What is conflicting evidence?

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Evidence that works to disprove the author’s viewpoint and argument.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What is an argument?

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When the author expresses a point of view and supports that view with evidence.

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What is relevant evidence?

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Facts, examples, statistics, quotes, and expert opinions used to support an argument.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

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What is a claim?

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It is the main point the author states.

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What is an assertion?

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A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.

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What is evidence?

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Facts, examples, statistics, quotes, and expert opinions used to support an argument.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

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What is a thesis statement?

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A statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.

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What is a rebuttal?

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A response to a counterclaim that argues against it.