Argument Terms

Evidence

• consists of facts, statistics, experiences, comparisons, and examples that show why the claim is valid

• reasons and evidence that the claim is reasonable and should be accepted

• prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair

• the presentation of evidence and reasoning meant to weaken or undermine an opponent's claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.9

Support

• the presentation of evidence and reasoning meant to weaken or undermine an opponent's claim

• reasons and evidence that the claim is reasonable and should be accepted

• sources must be reliable, accurate, and trustworthy

• the position or stance on the issue

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Counterclaim

• the position or stance on the issue

• Is the basis of the argument true?

• opposing viewpoints or claim

• sources must be reliable, accurate, and trustworthy

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Issue

• sources must be reliable, accurate, and trustworthy

• the position or stance on the issue

• problem or controversy about which people disagree

• Is the basis of the argument true?

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.8

Claim

• the position or stance on the issue

• problem or controversy about which people disagree

• Is the basis of the argument true?

• opposing viewpoints or claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Bias

• problem or controversy about which people disagree

• consists of facts, statistics, experiences, comparisons, and examples that show why the claim is valid

• prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair

• the presentation of evidence and reasoning meant to weaken or undermine an opponent's claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Argument

• sources must be reliable, accurate, and trustworthy

• a claim that is supported by reasons or evidence

• a general statement that supports a claim

• opposing viewpoints or claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Credibility

• the presentation of evidence and reasoning meant to weaken or undermine an opponent's claim

• sources must be reliable, accurate, and trustworthy

• a general statement that supports a claim

• problem or controversy about which people disagree

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.8

Validity

• the presentation of evidence and reasoning meant to weaken or undermine an opponent's claim

• problem or controversy about which people disagree

• the position or stance on the issue

• Is the basis of the argument true?

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Reason

• a claim that is supported by reasons or evidence

• a general statement that supports a claim

• the position or stance on the issue

• problem or controversy about which people disagree

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B