Argumentative Terms to Know

Making a claim and supporting it using logic

Making a claim and supporting it using feelings, emotions, & opinions

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

The position you are trying to get your readers to accept

Factual information that supports your claim

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Statement that explains how the evidence supports and connects to the claim

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with the argument

Demonstrating why the counterclaim is wrong

Who will be affected by the topic?  

Who will read the essay?