Argumentative Writing Vocabulary Lesson

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What is an argument?

• A reason for or against believing something

• A belief that one sets out to prove

• A reason for or against believing a claim

• A fact that supports the premise

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What must an argument include? Check ALL that apply.

• Include a claim/belief

• Include unreliable or biased sources

• Include a premise/reason

• Include evidence/facts that support the premise

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What is a claim?

• A claim made to disprove a previous claim

• A reason for or against believing a claim

• An explanation

• A belief or fact that one sets our to prove

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True or False: A claim can be argued

• True, it can be argued

• False, it cannot be argued

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When writing an argumentative piece, what is a claim similar to?

• Topic Sentence

• Main Idea

• Thesis Statement

• Opinion

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What is a counterclaim?

• The conclusion of the argument

• A claim made to disprove or contradict a previous claim

• Facts that support the original claim

• A claim made at a counter

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True or False: A counterclaim can be argued

• True, it can be argued

• False, it cannot be argued

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What is a premise?

• A strong feeling that something is about to happen

• To misunderstand or to distrust

• A reason for or against believing a claim

• The first showing of a work of art

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What is evidence?

• An explanation

• A reason for or against believing something

• A belief or fact that one sets out to prove

• A fact that supports the premise

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True or False: Evidence cannot be a quote directly from the text

• True, it cannot be a direct quote

• False, it can be a direct quote

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Evidence is also known as what?

• A supporting detail

• Thesis Statement

• The Main Idea

• Author's tone

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What is justification?

• A claim made to disprove a previous claim

• A fact that supports the premise

• Detailed explanation that connects the evidence to the premise and claim

• A reason for or against believing a claim

Multiple Choice

Justification is also known as what?

• A claim

• Commentary or Explanation

• Proof or Evidence

• A Counterclaim

Open Ended

Who is the GOAT, Michael Jordan or LeBron James?

Argue your reason by making a claim and counterclaim, provide a premise, support with evidence and justify your argument. Your answer must include all 5 parts (Claim, Counterclaim, Premise, Evidence, Justification) by writing at least 5 sentences.