Argumentative Vocab

The author’s reason for or intent in writing.

There are three different types:

•Persuade the reader: argumentative

•Entertain the reader: narrative

•Inform the reader: informational/expository

• Author's Purpose

• Author's Point of View

• Argumentative

• Analogy

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

The thesis statement backed up with evidence that supports the idea.

(Thesis statement: the sentence that states the main idea of a writing assignment and helps control the ideas within the paper)

• Counterclaim

• Claim

• Evidence

• Annotate

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2B

The opposite of the author’s claim; the opposing argument.

(Also called a counterargument)

• Support

• Central Idea

• Paraphrase

• Counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

A sentence or group of sentences that explain, illustrate, or provide evidence for the argument.

• Support

• Central Idea

• Author's Purpose

• Annotate

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Facts that support your claim.

• Paraphrase

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

• Claim

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Making a statement (claim) and supporting it with evidence (facts).

• Author's Purpose

• Argument

• Rebuttal

• Central Idea

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

An attempt to disprove or contradict an argument by offering a counterargument.

• Rebuttal

• Annotate

• Claim

• Support

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

A source that is unbiased and backed up with evidence. 

It is believable, reasonable, and trustworthy. 

Unbiased- fair, shows no favoritism, impartial to both sides of the issue

• Counterclaim

• Claim

• Annotate

• Credible/Valid/Reliable

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.8

To add notes (to a text or diagram) giving an explanation or comment.

• Annotate

• Support

• Claim

• Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.2D

A rewording of something written or spoken by someone else.

• Evidence

• Support

• Paraphrase

• Claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1