Argumentative Vocabulary

What is an argument?

• A fight between 2 people

• An opinion about something

• An attempt to persuade someone to think or act in a certain way; an opinion with facts

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is a "claim"?

• When the writer gives you facts and examples.

• A statement that the writer is trying to prove true.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is a "reason"?

• Statement that supports the claim. This statement tells why or how

• Facts that the author states

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is "statistical evidence"?

• Numerical (number) information

• Information from experts

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is "expert evidence"?

• People considered experts in the topic give their personal interpretation of the information

• Evidence from popular, famous people

• Information from books

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What are facts and examples?

• Descriptions that give specific details to support the writer’s claim

• What the writer thinks of the topic

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does "explanation" mean?

• Stating your point

• Giving examples

• Explains how the evidence logically (makes sense) supports the reason

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is a "counterclaim"?

• Stating your claim again

• Statement opposing (against) the claim or a statement considering the other side of your claim

• Your argument

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is a "rebuttal"?

• Explains why the counterclaim is wrong

• Proving your point

• Giving examples

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does "call to action" mean?

• Calling all of your friends and having them read your essay

• Usually comes at the conclusion (end) and the writer asks the reader to take action supporting the writer’s claim (position)

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D