Argumentative Writing Vocabulary

In your essay, what is your "I believe statement"?

• Introduction

• Reason

• Topic Sentence

• Claim

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is evidence and why is it important?

• Evidence is what the other side of the argument believes.

• Evidence is your "I believe" statement

• Evidence is your research, and it show that other trusted sources back up what you believe.

• Evidence is the first sentence in the introduction paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

If you write and argument that is Pro, what does that mean?

• Pro means you agree wht the arguement.

• Pro means you are against the argument.

• Pro means that it is just information and is not on a side.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

If you write and argument that is Con, what does that mean?

• Con means you agree wht the arguement.

• Con means you are against the argument.

• Con means that it is just information and is not on a side.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

If you write an argument that is Neutral, what does that mean?

• Neutral means you agree wht the arguement.

• Neutral means you are against the argument.

• Neutral means that it is just information and is not on a side.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is a Topic Sentence?

• your research

• the first sentence in your introduction that introduces what the topic is about

• your "I believe" statement

• it shows if you agree with the argument

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

The paragraph that introduces your entire paper. This is like a movie trailer; it shows a small piece of what will be in your entire paper.

• analysis

• introduction

• claim

• neutral

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

This shows what the otherside ofthe argument believes. This is important because it proves someone has researched both sides before making a choice.

• Claim

• Topic Sentence

• neutral

• Counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

This is where you explain WHY or HOW your evidence supports your claim.

• Analysis/Reasoning

• Evidence

• Claim

• Counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What are the pieces of an introduction? Choose all that are correct.

• Topic sentence

• Counterclaim

• Claim

• Reasons

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D