Argumentative Vocab

A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

• Counterclaim

• Bias

• Argument

• Fact

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The opposing side of an argument

• Counterclaim

• Bias

• Argument

• Fact

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

• Counterclaim

• Bias

• Argument

• Fact

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Information that can be proven with evidence.

• Counterclaim

• Bias

• Argument

• Fact

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

• opinion

• credible

• claim

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Able to be believed; convincing.

• opinion

• credible

• claim

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

 a primary point to support or prove an argument

• opinion

• credible

• claim

• evidence

Paraphrases  and quotations presented to persuade readers, and used with powerful arguments in the texts or essays.

• opinion

• credible

• claim

• evidence

The opening of an essay or speech, which typically identifies the topic, arouses interest, and prepares the audience for the development of the thesis.

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Fake News

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The part of an essay, report, or speech that explains and develops the main idea (or thesis). This is the largest part of the essay.

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Fake News

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D