Unit 1: GR Vocab

Writing that takes a stance on an issue and presents both sides.

• Argumentative Writing

• Persuasive Writing

• Informative Writing

• Expository Writing

Writing that aims to convince a reader of a certain point of view.

• Argumentative Writing

• Persuasive Writing

• Informative Writing

• Expository Writing

Writing that aims to educate or inform the reader.

• Argumentative Writing

• Persuasive Writing

• Informative Writing

• Expository Writing

Words or phrases that connect ideas to each other.

• Slang Words

• Transitional Elements

• Connecting Elements

• Connected Phrases

One sentence that provides a summary of the main claim(s) of an essay/paper.

• Transition Word

• Topic Sentence

• Thesis Statement

• Intro Topic

The main argument(s) of an essay; what the writer is trying to prove or disprove.

• Topic

• Counter Claim

• Claim

• Fact

Information from a text that is used to support a claim.

• Quotes

• Facts

• Phrases

• Textual Evidence

The process for making clear how your evidence supports your claim. (Used in Commentary)

• Stats

• Reasoning

• Phrases

• Evidence

Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts..

• Subjective

• Objective

• True

• False

Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.

• Objective

• True

• Subjective

• False