Argumentative Terms

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What is STEREOTYPING?

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Labeling all members of a group as being the same without considering individual differences.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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Which is NOT a definition of STEREOTYPING?

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An intentional exaggeration for emphasis.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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What is evidence?

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The facts used to support a claim.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What does 'credibility' mean?

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The trustworthiness and reliability of the source.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is the importance of credibility in information?

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It means you can trust the source to be accurate and give accurate info.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is bias?

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A tendency to favor one perspective over another, often leading to unfair judgments.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

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What is a claim?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.

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What is an argument?

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A set of statements where one or more statements (premises) support another statement (conclusion).

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes or disagrees with the main argument.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or 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