Argument Vocab

Statements, reasons, and claims put forth and supported by evidence

• argument

• claim

• evidence

• reasoning

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

A writer's position on an issue or problem

• Evidence

• Argument

• Claim

• Reasoning

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Facts, examples, and expert opinions that support a writer's claim

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

• Author's purpose

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Logical Explanations that state why the writer believes his or her claim and why others should accept the claim

• Argument

• Reasons

• Evidence

• Fact

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

A statement that can be proved

• Fact

• Opinion

• Author's Purpose

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

A personal view, attitude, preference, or appraisal

• Fact

• Opinion

• Evidence

• Reasoning

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The "other" side, against the claim; evidence that conflicts with the author's claim

• Claim

• Argumnet

• Counterclaim/Conflicting Viewpoint

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Refutation; response with contrary evidence; argument against

• Rebuttal

• Counterargument/ Conflicting Viewpoint

• Evidence

• Opinion

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Evidence that includes enough information to support a claim

• Reliable

• Sufficient

• Relevant

• Irrelevant

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Directly concerned with what is being discussed

• Sufficient

• Relevant

• Evidence

• Reasoning

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D