Argumentative Writing Terms/Vocab.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is EVIDENCE?
A statement that opposes the claim. Shows the other side.
Proof that the author uses to back up a claim. The best evidence is factual.
To try to establish the truth about something.
A one sentence statement that the author is trying to prove is true.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a COUNTERCLAIM?
A one sentence statement that the author is trying to prove is true.
Proof that the author uses to back up a claim. The best evidence is factual.
To prove a claim or argument is wrong or false.
A statement that opposes the claim. Shows the other side.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
3.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
An _ is a personal view, belief, or judgement.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.L.6.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a CLAIM/THESIS?
The main points made in your essay to justify your claim.
A piece of writing that focuses more on opinions than facts.
A one sentence statement that the author is trying to prove is true.
A personal view, belief, or judgement.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a FACT?
Something that has been proven true.
A piece of writing that focuses more on opinions than facts.
To prove a claim or argument is wrong or false.
providing evidence from a text in order to prove that the information is true and accurate.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.W.8.2D
6.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
_ writing focuses more on opinions than facts.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.L.6.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an ARGUMENT?
A personal view, belief, or judgement.
An attempt to convince someone on a topic open to debate.
A statement that opposes the claim. Shows the other side.
The main points made in your essay to justify your claim.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.6.2D
CCSS.L.6.6
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