Argument Terms

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Irrelevant evidence

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Reasons that do not directly relate to or support the claim.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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Credible source

Back

A trusted, reliable provider of accurate information.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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Claim

Back

The main position or statement on a topic, issue, event, or idea.

Front

Argument

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The use of reasons and evidence to support a position and make it convincing.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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Subjective

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Based on or influenced by personal feelings or opinions.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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Objective

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Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; based on facts.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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Counterclaim

Back

An argument made to oppose another claim.

Front

Rebuttal

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A response to a counterclaim that argues against it.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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Evidence

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Facts or information that support a claim or argument.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

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Support

Back

Reasons or evidence that back up a claim.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1