Unit 1: GR Vocab

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

• Argumentative Writing

• Persuasive Writing

• Informative Writing

• Expository Writing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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

• Argumentative Writing

• Persuasive Writing

• Informative Writing

• Expository Writing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Writing that aims to educate or inform the reader.

• Argumentative Writing

• Persuasive Writing

• Informative Writing

• Expository Writing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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

• Topic

• Counter Claim

• Claim

• Fact

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

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

• Quotes

• Facts

• Phrases

• Textual Evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

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

• Stats

• Reasoning

• Phrases

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

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

• Subjective

• Objective

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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

• Objective

• True

• Subjective

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6