2A English Vocab Argumentative Writing

A type of academic writing that requires the writer to take a position on an issue and support his/her position with research from credible and reliable sources.

• Evidence

• Commentary

• Argument

• Thesis Statement

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

Details, facts, and reasons that directly relate to and support a debatable claim.

• Evidence

• Commentary

• Argument

• Thesis Statement

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

To cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument.

• Persuade

• Call to Action

• Argument

• Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

An explanation of why the opposing side's argument is wrong and not as strong as the author's argument.

• Persuade

• Call to Action

• Argument

• Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

The last sentence of the concluding paragraph that encourages the reader to take immediate action on an important issue

• Persuade

• Call to Action

• Argument

• Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

An opinion that is a matter of personal experience and values that must be backed up with evidence. Not everyone will agree with this opinion.

• Evidence

• Call to Action

• Debatable Claim

• Opposing Argument

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

A paragraph, with a counterclaim and rebuttal, that addresses those who disagree with the author's claim and provides evidence that disputes the opposition's stance.

• Evidence

• Call to Action

• Debatable Claim

• Opposing Argument

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

The reasons why other people oppose (disagree with) the author's claim.

• Evidence

• Counter Claim

• Debatable Claim

• Opposing Argument

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

The last sentence of the introductory paragraph that summarizes the main points and/or claims of the essay.

• Thesis Statement

• Counter Claim

• Argument

• Opposing Argument

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

Sentences in a paragraph that explain what is important about the evidence and tell the reader how it proves and supports the author's claim

• Commentary

• Counter Claim

• Argument

• Opposing Argument

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6