Argumentative Vocabulary

What is the meaning of EVIDENCE?

• The writer’s or speaker’s position on a debatable issue or problem.

• An explanation that states why others should accept a claim.

• Facts, statistics, numerical date, quotations, specific examples, and expert opinions that support a claim.

• A coherent series of reasons, statements, or facts intended to support or establish a point of view.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the meaning of REFUTATION/REBUTTAL?

• Main points the author is making. Supported by details in the text.

• Information that explains, defines or proves an idea.

• The part of an argument in which the writer considers and attempts to disprove an opposing opinion, the other side of the story. Argument the opponent makes.

• The part of the counter argument that attempts to disprove the opposing opinion, direct response to your opponent explaining why you consider their argument is wrong.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Proof or research of a credible source

• claim

• evidence

• explanation

• warrant

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the meaning of CENTRAL IDEA/CENTRAL CLAIM?

• Main points the author is making. Supported by details in the text.

• Information that explains, defines or proves an idea.

• The part of an argument in which the writer considers and attempts to disprove an opposing opinion, the other side of the story. Argument the opponent makes.

• The part of the counter argument that attempts to disprove the opposing opinion, direct response to your opponent explaining why you consider their argument is wrong.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Statement the writer is trying to prove is true

• claim

• counterclaim

• reason

• warrant

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the meaning of COUNTERARGUMENT?

• Main points the author is making. Supported by details in the text.

• Information that explains, defines or proves an idea.

• The part of an argument in which the writer considers and attempts to disprove an opposing opinion, the other side of the story. Argument the opponent makes.

• The part of the counter argument that attempts to disprove the opposing opinion, direct response to your opponent explaining why you consider their argument is wrong.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Statement opposing the claim/opposing argument

• claim

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• warrant

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Evidence that disagrees with the counterclaim

• rebuttal

• warrant

• claim

• reason

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the meaning of EVIDENCE/SUPPORTING DETAILS?

• Main points the author is making. Supported by details in the text.

• Information that explains, defines or proves an idea.

• The part of an argument in which the writer considers and attempts to disprove an opposing opinion, the other side of the story. Argument the opponent makes.

• The part of the counter argument that attempts to disprove the opposing opinion, direct response to your opponent explaining why you consider their argument is wrong.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

The position you are trying to get your reader/audience to accept

• counterclaim

• claim

• warrant

• rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C