Argumentative Writing Vocabulary

To examine in detail; to discover or reveal something through detailed examination

• analyze

• opinion

• fact

• persuade

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is the definition of argument?

• a thing that is known or proved to be true

• to provide a good reason for someone to do something

• an exchange of opposite views; a reason or set of reasons used to persuade others that an action or idea is right or wrong

• the quality of being trusted and believed in; the quality of being convincing or believable

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.4.8

Which one is not a third-person pronoun?

• They

• He

• Them

• You

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

When writing your argumentative essay, you should be using _______________ writing.

• informal

• formal

• serious

• arguable

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

What is the definition of fact?

• a thing that is known or proved to be true

• an argument opposed to the thesis, or part of the thesis and expresses the view of a person who disagrees with the position

• to examine in detail; to discover or reveal something through detailed examination

• an arguable statement or idea that the writer asks the audience to accept

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

An arguable statement or idea that the writer ask the audience to accept

• credibility

• fact

• claim

• formal writing

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

What is a counterargument?

• to provide a good reason for someone to do something

• a thing that is known or proved to be true

• an argument opposed to the thesis, or part of the thesis and expresses the view of a person who disagrees with the position

• a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

What should you use to support your claims?

• opinions

• facts

• your friends

• your brain

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.6.6

to provide a good reason for someone to do something

• claim

• analyze

• fact

• persuade

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.6.6

What is the definition of opinion?

• to provide a good reason for someone to do something

• to examine in detail; to discover or reveal something through detailed examination

• a view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

• a thing that is known or proved to be true

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D