Argument Terms

What is the definiton of an argument?

• a reasoned, logical way of demonstrating that the writer's position, belief, or conclusion is valid or true

• an emotional, opinionated way of demonstrating that the writer's position, belief, or conclusion is valid or true

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1B

An argument...

• uses the writer's emotion to make claims

• makes claims based on factual evidence and takes opposing views into account

• does not take opposing views into account

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.SL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

What is a claim?

• relevant and accurate data

• the writer's position on an issue or problem

• a position taken by someone with an opposing viewpoint

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

What is evidence?

• relevant and accurate data to support the claim

• opinion based reasoning

• a position taken by someone with an opposing viewpoint

What is a counterclaim?

• the writer's position on an issue or problem

• the points that explain why the author is making a certain claim

• a position taken by someone with an opposing viewpoint

What is a rebuttal?

• the writer's position on an issue or problem

• a position taken by someone with an opposing viewpoint

• evidence that disputes or disagrees with the counterclaim and supports your original claim

An argument is...

• emotion based

• logic based

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.SL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.1B

The claim of the opposing side is the...

• evidence

• rebuttal

• counterclaim

The point a writer or speaker is arguing is the...

• persuade

• claim

• evidence

What is the reasoning in an argument?

• argues against the original claim

• data that supports the claim

• explains how the evidence supports the claim