Unit 2 Vocabulary

What is a claim in an argumentative essay?

• An opposing argument or viewpoint that acknowledges alternative perspectives.

• A specific statement or assertion that supports the thesis and forms the basis of the argument.

• Words or phrases that connect ideas and paragraphs to ensure a smooth flow of the argument.

• To feel or show inclination or prejudice for or against someone or something.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Which of the following is an example of a claim?

• I disagree with school uniforms.

• Students should not be required to wear school uniforms.

• I don't believe that students should be required to wear school uniforms.

• No, students should not wear school uniforms.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

What is a counterclaim?

• An opposing argument or viewpoint that acknowledges alternative perspectives.

• A reference, such as a book, article, or study, used to support the argument that can be trusted.

• Words or phrases that connect ideas and paragraphs to ensure a smooth flow of the argument.

• Information, facts, examples, or statistics that support a claim or thesis that comes from a reliable source.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

Which is not an example of a counterclaim?

• Others may say that uniforms should not be required due to ..

• However, some people may think that uniforms should not be required because ...

• Some people will disagree but I don't care.

• I understand that others will argue that students should not be required to wear uniforms because ..

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

What type of source should you use to find relevant information about your topic?

• Wikipedia

• From your bestfriend

• A reliable source.

• Mrs. Hale

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.7

CCSS.W.6.8

What are transition words ?

• a cause or explanation, a statement to justify an action, and the ability to think and make judgment.

• Words that join together two independent clauses.

• Words that describe a noun.

• Words or phrases that connect ideas and paragraphs to ensure a smooth flow of the argument.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2C

CCSS.W.6.3C

Which of the following is not a transition word?

• Next,

• However,

• Yet,

• In addition,

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2C

CCSS.W.6.3C

What is a rebuttal

• a response that challenges or argues against an opponent's claim, argument, or accusation.

• A response to the passage that you read.

• Words used to help argument flow smoothly.

• A part of your thesis.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

To be bias means to ..

• Feel or show inclination or prejudice for or again someone or something.

• reference something such as a book or article.

• cause or explanation.

• Information, examples or statistics.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

A rebuttal responds to a _____

• Thesis

• Essay

• Claim

• Counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3