argument writing terms/practice

The writer's position on an issue

• claim

• counterclaim

• rebuttel

• thesis

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as _______________.

• evidence

• claims

• arguments

• counterclaims

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1B

the argument against a claim (what the other side would say if they disagreed with a claim)

• counterclaim

• fallacy

• author's purpose

• argument

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C

Background information is important, because...

• explains the author's perspective

• provides evidence that will support the claim.

• provides context the reader may not know.

• it gives the author some time to gather their thoughts.

Reasoning is used to...

• explain why evidence is important to a claim.

• explain why a counterclaim is incorrect.

• provide insight into the author's thoughts.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.SL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.1B

Claims need to be able to be refuted (argued against).

• False

• True

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.SL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.1A

What should you do after presenting text evidence?

• Move on to another reason

• Transition to another paragraph

• Summarize that evidence

• Explain how that evidence proves your point.

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CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

CCSS.W.7.2C

What is the purpose of an argument?

• TO EXPLAIN
• TO PERSUADE
• TO ENTERTAIN
• TO INFORM

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.8

The author's purpose is to convince us that the ________________ is true.

• evidence

• claim

• counterclaim

• clues

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

A counterargument for the claim: Students Should Be Allowed to Chew Gum in School is ...

• Some teachers believe that chewing gum is a distraction.

• Chewing gum helps students concentrate.

• Although some teachers believe that chewing gum is a distraction, it actually helps some students concentrate and focus.

• Chewing gum is beneficial for everyone.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C