Academic vocab & Argumentative Essay review

If a statement is reasonable, well thought-out, or of sound judgement, it would be considered

• evidence

• valid

• credible

• logical

If a quote is believable and trustworthy it would be best described as

• logical

• credible

• valid

What is a "claim"?

• data, observations, or other information
• a statement or position worthy of proof
• shows that the writer/speaker has carefully considered all sides of the question

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

What is "evidence"?

• a claim that disagrees with or negates the claim
• explanation of why or how the data supports the claim, the underlying assumption that connects your data to your claim
• data, observations, or other information that will support a claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.9

What is a "counterclaim"?

• a statement or position worthy of proof
• a claim that disagrees with or negates the claim
• data, observations, or other information that will support a claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

What is the definition of formulate?

• to express or state clearly

• to devise or develop

• to examine critically

• to make an educated guess

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is a "rebuttal/refuation"?

• when a speaker or writer uses argument and presents reasoning or evidence intended to undermine or weaken the claim of an opponent

• explanation of why or how the data supports the claim, the underlying assumption that connects your data to your claim

• a claim that disagrees with or negates the claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

This supports the reason and includes examples, anecdotes, quotes, and facts. 

• claim

• counterclaim

• refutation

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

The writer's position or opinion on an issue. 

• claim
• counterclaim
• reasons
• evidence

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Facts that support the author’s claim found in the body of the argument to help persuade the audience using credible sources

• counterclaim
• rebuttal
• evidence
• claim / thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

CCSS.W.9-10.9