GMAS Week 2 Writing Vocabulary

What are argumentative Texts?

• a main statement in an argumentative text which appears in the introduction

• a form of writing where the writer makes a claim and supports the claim with evidence

• ideas and opinions set forth by the writer.

• the beginning of a writing where the main idea

What is an argument?

• a main statement in an argumentative text which appears in the introduction

• a form of writing where the writer makes a claim and supports the claim with evidence

• ideas and opinions set forth by the writer.

• the beginning of a writing where the main idea

What is a claim?

• a main statement in an argumentative text which appears in the introduction

• a form of writing where the writer makes a claim and supports the claim with evidence

• ideas and opinions set forth by the writer.

• the beginning of a writing where the main idea

What is an introduction?

• a main statement in an argumentative text which appears in the introduction

• a form of writing where the writer makes a claim and supports the claim with evidence

• ideas and opinions set forth by the writer.

• the beginning of a writing where the main idea

What is organization in writing?

• helps present ideas and information more clearly usually using the plot diagram (Narrative), or RACE (Informational and Argumentative)

• evidence given to support a writer's claim

• provide evidence and facts to support the writer's claim.

• ways in which ideas are connected

What are reasons in writing?

• helps present ideas and information more clearly usually using the plot diagram (Narrative), or RACE (Informational and Argumentative)

• evidence given to support a writer's claim

• provide evidence and facts to support the writer's claim.

• ways in which ideas are connected

What are credible sources in writing?

• helps present ideas and information more clearly usually using the plot diagram (Narrative), or RACE (Informational and Argumentative)

• evidence given to support a writer's claim

• provide evidence and facts to support the writer's claim.

• ways in which ideas are connected

What is a relationship in writing?

• helps present ideas and information more clearly usually using the plot diagram (Narrative), or RACE (Informational and Argumentative)

• evidence given to support a writer's claim

• provide evidence and facts to support the writer's claim.

• ways in which ideas are connected

What is formal style in writing?

• helps present ideas and information more clearly usually using the plot diagram (Narrative), or RACE (Informational and Argumentative)

• matches the audience and purpose and avoids informal or inappropriate language

• end of the writing piece and sums up the main purpose of the writing.

• ways in which ideas are connected

What is a conclusion in writing?

• helps present ideas and information more clearly usually using the plot diagram (Narrative), or RACE (Informational and Argumentative)

• matches the audience and purpose and avoids informal or inappropriate language

• end of the writing piece and sums up the main purpose of the writing.

• ways in which ideas are connected