Argument Vocabulary Quiz

Attempt to persuade someone to think or act in a certain way; an opinion with facts.

• Persuasive

• Claim

• Argument

• Reason

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Statement that the writer is trying to prove true. Position, thesis, opinion.

• Claim

• Reason

• Explanation

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Statement that supports the claim; tells why or how

• Evidence

• Reason

• Explanation

• Call to Action

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Facts; Proof from a credible (trusted) source

• Call to Action

• Facts

• Evidence

• Explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Explains how the evidence logically (makes sense) supports the reason.

• Evidence

• Claim

• Argument

• Explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Statement opposing (against) the claim; opposing argument.

• Rebuttal

• Counterclaim

• Call to Action

• Opponent

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Explains why the counterclaim is wrong.

• Claim

• Argument

• Correction

• Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Usually comes at the conclusion and the writer ask the reader to take action supporting the writer's claim.

• Explanation

• Call to Action

• Evidence

• Reason

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is a Hook Sentence?

• Grabs the readers interest and encourages them to continue reading the essay.

• The mention of the argument and details of what you will be trying to prove.

• Something that makes the reader agree with the topic.

• A fictional statement that proves your claim right, but is not credible evidence.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the conclusion?

• The beginning of the essay.

• When you realize what the writer is trying to say.

• Then end of the essay where you restate your claim and reasons, and call the reader to action.

• Where you explain how the evidence connects to and supports the thesis.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D