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.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What are text print features?

Back

Anything outside the main body of the text that helps convey meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is evidence in argumentative writing?

Back

Specific facts or details that support an inference or 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 are key ideas in a text?

Back

Important ideas throughout a text that support the central message.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

Back

To persuade the reader to accept a particular viewpoint or position.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is a claim in argumentative writing?

Back

The position or assertion about a topic or issue.

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 the role of supporting details?

Back

To provide evidence and reasoning that back up the main claim.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What does it mean to refute a counterargument?

Back

To provide evidence or reasoning that disproves or challenges the opposing viewpoint.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an argumentative text.