Argumentative Text Vocabulary

analyze

• to look at something with ease

• to break down into parts and examine critically

• the position the author takes and defends

• bases its structure around the claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.W.6.9A

argumentative text

• a text that shows a position; writer appeals to reason, develops, defends with evidence, or debates the topic

• text that shows the quarrel between two people

• a text that asks questions about a topic or idea

• a text is written for entertainment

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

evidence/support

• information that supports an idea or topic

• text that supports a reason

• facts that support the claim being made

• an argument that support an opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

author's claim

• a ticket used to pick up an item

• a dispute filed in a policy

• a demand or request for something

• the position the author takes and defends; his/her argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8

argument

• a claim made by an author that is supported by reasons and factual evidence

• a feud over money

• a disagreement between people

• a dispute over something

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

bias

• showing no prejudice

• an opinion, especially one that is preconceived towards a certain belief

• an impartial reaction to a belief

• belief in more than one idea

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

A true statement is a

counter/opposing argument

• an argument that agrees with the claim

• an argument that happens in the kitchen

• an argument that goes against the claim being made

• a positive response to a claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

Who the author is directing their focus; a specific type of person or group of people (ex. middle school kids)

• people at the park

• random group of people

• animals in a shelter

• target/intended audience

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

Where the information came from?

an index card/book or cite/resource - Type ONE of these for your answer. Watch your spelling on this question to get it right.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.8