Argument Vocabulary

The right amount of facts to convince readers, but not overwhelm or leave them with questions.

• Claim

• Relevant

• Reasoning

• Sufficient

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

To make your belief about an idea clear to the reader.

• Reasoning

• Evidence

• Claim

• Credible

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

To ensure all of the facts are connected to the claim and not distracting to the reader.

• Relevant

• Evidence

• Reliable

• Credible

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The facts that are difficult to challenge, that strongly support your idea.

• Medium

• Relevant

• Evidence

• Reasoning

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

A format to share your idea and the reasons to support your idea.

• Medium

• Argument

• Conclusion

• Introduction

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

To share facts in a logical way to make the best argument for your idea.

• Valid

• Medium

• Reasoning

• Relevant

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The kind of text you use to share your ideas.

• Argument

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Medium

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Based on truth or facts.

• Credible

• Valid

• Reasonable

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Able to be believed, convincing.

• Credible

• Valid

• Evidence

• Reliable

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.

• Evidence

• Reasoning

• Reliable

• Credible

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1