Argumentative Writing Terms

What is a claim?

• This is why you believe your claim to be true, based on EVIDENCE.

• These are the FACTS  that support your claim.

• This is your opinion or position on an issue.

What does the term "reasoning" mean?

• This is your opinion or position on an issue; a thesis statement.

• This is why you believe your claim to be true, based on EVIDENCE.

• These are the FACTS  that support your claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What does the term "evidence" mean?

• This is your opinion or position on an issue; a thesis statement.

• This is why you believe your claim to be true, based on EVIDENCE.

• These are the FACTS  that support your claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

True or False: A claim is supported by evidence.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is a warrant?

• This is the argument against your claim; an alternate or opposing claim.

• The general rule, principle, or chain of reasoning that supports the claim.

• These are the FACTS  that support your claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is a counterclaim?

• The general rule, principle, or chain of reasoning that supports the claim.

• The general rule, principle, or chain of reasoning that supports the claim.

• This is the argument against your claim; an alternate or opposing claim.

What is a rebuttal?

• This is the explanation of why a counterclaim is wrong or weak; supports your claim.

• These are the FACTS  that support your claim.

• This is the argument against your claim; an alternate or opposing claim.

True or False: A claim supports evidence.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does the term relevant mean?

• This is the explanation of why a counterclaim is wrong or weak.

• Information that is DIRECTLY related to your claim.

• Enough reasoning and evidence to support your claim.

What does the term sufficient mean?

• The general rule, principle, or chain of reasoning that supports the claim.

• These are the FACTS  that support your claim.

• Enough reasoning and evidence to support your claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1