Argumentative Vocabulary Words

an attempt to persuade someone on a topic open to debate

• author's point of view

• claim/thesis

• credible source

• argument

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

how the author feels about the situation or topic

• refute

• bias

• author's point of view

• formal style

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

an opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis

• counterclaim

• transitions

• fact

• opinion

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

a reliable resource the writer can use to cite information

• relevant evidence

• formal style

• credible source

• reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

using a professional choice of words and tone/attitude

• bias

• formal style

• sufficient evidence

• rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

the explanations of why the author feels the way he or she does

• transitions

• fact

• reasoning

• opinion

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

general tendency or leaning in one direction; partial toward one view over another

• sound/logical

• bias

• formal style

• argument

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

to disprove a statement or theory

• refute

• opinion

• reasoning

• author's point of view

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

facts, details, examples, etc. that support the writer’s reasoning.

• sufficient evidence

• fact

• formal style

• relevant evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

complete or comprehensive. A way to describe an argument when it is based on logic/common sense

• formal style

• sound/logical

• argument

• fact

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6