Argument Vocabulary Practice

What is a claim?

• a reason

• main points that the writer makes

• the writer's stance

• facts

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

How many paragraphs should an argument essay have?

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which BODY paragraph is the counterclaim/rebuttal in?

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is a reason?

• the opposite stance

• main points that support your claim

• facts, examples

• words that connect ideas/reasons

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is a counterclaim?

• evidence that disagrees with the counterclaim

• introduce your source and give your reader credibility

• the opposite view of the claim

• links your data to your evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

What is an explanation?

• sources

• an apology

• an argument

• information that links your data to your reasons

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which paragraph is the claim in?

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Social media is more beneficial than harmful. What is the counterclaim?

• Social media helps people keep in touch.

• Those who disagree say that social media can cause someone to feel lonlier and more depressed than closer to others.

• Social media can help improve ones self-esteem.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is a rebuttal?

• the writer's stance

• the opposite of the writer's stance

• evidence that disagrees with the counterclaim

• facts/evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is an argument?

• fist-fight

• a reason

• a line of reasoning or evidence in support of an issue or CLAIM.

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D