Author's Perspective Vocabulary

A statement put forth and supported by evidence

• Argument

• Quote

• Perspective

• Point of View

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

a point of view or general standpoint from which different things are viewed, physically or mentally

• Claim

• Evidence

• Perspective

• Argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

the writer's position on an issue or problem, usually supported by evidence

• fact

• reasoning

• claim

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.

• fact

• evidence

• claim

• reason

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

proof, usually found directly in the text

• evidence

• opinion

• reasoning

• claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

an opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward

• fact

• counterargument

• evidence

• claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

A counterargument, especially in debate

• claim

• evidence

• fact

• rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

An original document containing the observations, ideas, and conclusions of an individual. It is a firsthand account presented by someone present or actively participating in the event. Examples include manuscripts, photographs, oral histories, and personal journals.

• Evidence

• Primary Source

• Objective point of view

• Secondary Source

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

A secondhand account of an event or a retelling of another person's observations written by someone who did not witness or actually participate in the events. Includes sources that combine, synthesize, and or interpret information from primary sources. Examples include encyclopedias, textbooks, and reviews.

• Fact

• Primary Source

• Objective Point of View

• Secondary Source

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another

• fact

• bias

• objective point of view

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6