Argument Terms

Statement supporting the claim, tells why

• Reason

• Counterclaim

• Explanation

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

Statement the writer is trying to prove is true

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

• Claim

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Evidence that disagrees with the counterclaim

• Claim

• Warrant

• Explanation

• Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1B

Explains why the data supports the claim

• Warrant

• Reason

• Counterclaim

• Explanation

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Proof from a credible source

• Evidence

• Reason

• Rebuttal

• Claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

Examples, facts, and expert quotes that support the reason/s are considered-

• arguments

• transitions

• evidence

• counterarguments

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

An argument includes a claim, or a viewpoint.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

Reasons for the claim are not necessary in a strong argument.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

A strong argument contains an opinion with no evidence.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

When something is clear, it is free from confusion.

• False

• True

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4