Unit 2 Week 5 Vocabulary Flashcard

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Argument

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a statement backed by evidence

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Reasoning

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the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment

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Sanctuaries

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human-made places of safety and protection

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Argumentative Text

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a piece of writing in which the author states a claim, or position, and supports it with evidence

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Claim

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opinion about a topic

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Evidence

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source-based information including facts, figures, and details used to support the writer or speaker’s central idea or claim

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Fact

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something proven to be true

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Judgment

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a decision made after thinking about something carefully

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Position

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the author's viewpoint or stance on a topic

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Support

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to provide evidence or reasons for a claim