Arguments and Claims Vocabulary

What is a claim?

• The author’s main point.

• A statement the author believes is true. 

• Facts and statistics that support their position.

• When the author can be trusted.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

A claim must be arguable.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is relevant evidence?

• Facts, Statistics, Quotes, and Expert opinions the author uses to support their claim.

• Evidence that is not related to the topic.

• When reasons the author explains why the counterclaim is not as strong as the claim.

• A statement that can be argued.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is a counterclaim?

• The opposite viewpoint of the author’s claim. 

• The author's main point.

• A statement the author believes is true.

• Facts, quotes, statistics, and expert opinions the author uses to support their claim.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is a rebuttal?

• When the author responds directly to the counterclaim and provides reasons why their point is superior.

• Proof that the author can be trusted.

• The author's main point.

• Facts, statistics, quotes, and expert opinions that support the author's main point.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does it mean to be credible?

• When the reader can be believe and trust the author.

• When the author states their main point.

• When the reader can understand the counterclaim.

• When the author shares personal stories to support their claim.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does a reader need to look for to determine the credibility of the author?

• The author’s credentials and background

• Where the article was published

• Cited and reliable evidence used to support the claim

• If the author used a counterclaim.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

What is an argument?

• When the author wants to  convenience you on their position.

• What the author uses to support their claim.

• The author's main point.

• The opposite viewpoint of the author’s claim.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What does the prefix ir- mean?

• Not

• True

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is irrelevant evidence?

• Evidence that does not relate to the claim or support the reason.

• Evidence that supports the claim and reasons.

• the best evidence the author has to support their position.

• When an author does not use a claim in their writing.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D