Argumentative Text Vocabulary

Front

What is a counterargument?

Back

A viewpoint that opposes, or goes against an author’s claim.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is a claim?

Back

The position or assertion about a topic or issue.

Front

What is evidence?

Back

Specific facts or details that support an inference or claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

What is an argumentative text?

Back

A text in which the writer develops and defends a position or debates a topic using logic or persuasion.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is a reliable source?

Back

A credible, believable source of information.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Front

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

Back

To present the main argument or claim of an argumentative text.

Front

What is a rebuttal?

Back

A response to a counterargument that defends the original claim.

Front

What does it mean to persuade?

Back

To convince someone to accept a particular point of view or argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is a logical fallacy?

Back

An error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Front

What is the significance of supporting details?

Back

They provide evidence and examples that strengthen the main argument.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D