Miller Target Words-Argument Unit

What is the definition of argue?

• To physically hurt someone

• To attack someone on their character

• To give reasons for or against something

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the definition of claim?

• To give reasons for or against something.

• A statement of belief open to challenge.

• You agree and support this.

What is the definition of reason?

• Trying to persuade or influence someone by using evidence

• To disagree and oppose.

• Something that is untrue.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the definition of fallacy?

• Sensible and based on facts.

• An idea in which many believe is true, but which is false.

• You agree and can support it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the definition of appeal to pity?

• The use of evidence to support the claim.

• To disagree and argue against.

• Use of pitiful or compassionate facts about someone to get them to agree with you.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

What is the definition of name-calling?

• Attacking someone on their character, nationality, or calling a person a bad name.

• Use of reason to support your arguement

• A statement used for argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

What is the definition of logical?

• A statement up for argument.

• To disagree and argue against.

• Sensible and based on facts.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the definition of pro?

• You disagree with it and oppose it.

• You agree with the claim and support it.

• To provide facts and evidence to win an arguement.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the definition of con?

• You disagree with the claim and oppose it.

• You agree with the claim and support it.

• To call someone a bad name.

What is the definition of rebuttal?

• A second round of reasons why the other's statement or reasons is untrue.

• To provide evidence to prove your point.

• You disagree with the claim and oppose it.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D