Argumentative Writing Terms/Vocab.

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English

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7th Grade

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CCSS

L.7.6, L.6.6, SL.6.6

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Christina Gamez

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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.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

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.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

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.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

6.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

_ writing focuses more on opinions than facts.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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