Argumentative Vocab. Review

Define claim

• to state or say something is true without providing proof

• The purpose of an argument is to convince or persuade

• An argument made against someone else’s original argument

Define Evidence

• An explanation as to why the opposing side of the argument is wrong

• An argument made against someone else’s original argument

• Specific details from a credible source that support the claim

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Define Counterclaim:

• Specific details from a credible source that support the claim

• An argument made against someone else’s original argument

• Telling the reader to do something in support of your position.

Define Rebuttal

• An explanation as to why the opposing side of the argument is wrong

• Telling the reader to do something in support of your position.

• To state or say something is true without providing proof.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Define Call to Action

• Specific details from a credible source that support the claim

• An explanation as to why the opposing side of the argument is wrong

• Telling the reader to do something in support of your position.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Define proponent

• Specific details from a credible source that support the claim

• to suggest an idea for discussion by others

• a person who argues in favor of something

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Define opponent

• to disapprove of something or be against it

• a person who argues in favor of something

• a person who argues against something

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Find the claim

• On the other hand, some say that bullying is a natural part of society and the only way to prevent the more serious effects of bullying is to punish those who do it and help the victims;

• Once bullying has been brought to adults’ attention, a cycle is in place that is hard to get out of. The bully feels in power and sometimes also ashamed.

• Bullying is wrong and should be prevented at all costs.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Find the evidence

• Bullying is wrong and should be prevented at all costs.

• According to psychologists, “80% of bullied victims have internalized the messages they have received, and feel that no one can help them. They take these feelings into adulthood.”

• however, bullying should not be an acceptable behavior, and if not prevented, could cause lasting harmful effects.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Find the counterargument

• On the other hand, some say that bullying is a natural part of society and the only way to prevent the more serious effects of bullying is to punish those who do it and help the victims;

• According to psychologists, “80% of bullied victims have internalized the messages they have received, and feel that no one can help them. They take these feelings into adulthood.”

• We must prevent bullying by rallying together and stopping it before it begins.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D