Argumentative Text Vocabulary Quiz

Claim

•  one sentence in the introduction of the article that sums up the entire article and clearly states whether the author is for or against a topic

• The points that explain why the author is making a certain claim. The initial support for a claim.
• The facts or information used to support an opinion or claim.
• A statement that can be proved or verified.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

Reasons

•  one sentence in the introduction of the article that sums up the entire article and clearly states whether the author is for or against a topic

• tell why the author is for or against the issue or topic

• The facts or information used to support an opinion or claim.
• A statement that can be proved or verified.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Evidence

•  one sentence in the introduction of the article that sums up the entire article and clearly states whether the author is for or against a topic

• tells why the author is for or against the issue or topic

• The facts or information used to support an opinion or claim.
• A statement that can be proved or verified.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

Argumentative Text

• a text written to entertain the reader

• literature that has a simple goal to provide information

• a text where the writer aims to educate readers about a specific topic

• a text where the writer is for or against an issue or subject

Fact

• A statement that is untrue.
• A statement with which others may agree or disagree, a personal view.
• The information that is the result of a scientific study, survey, poll, or experiment. It is a type of evidence.
• A statement that can be proved or verified.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Opinion

• A statement that is untrue.
• A statement with which others may agree or disagree, a personal view.
• The information that is the result of a scientific study, survey, poll, or experiment. It is a type of evidence.
• A statement that can be proved or verified.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Counter argument

• opposing ideas to refute your reasons

• The first sentence or question in an essay that is designed to grab the reader's attention
• The response to the opposing claim to try to disprove it.

A sentence that states whether the author is for or against and then previews the points (reasons). It will tell your reader what your entire essay is about, and it is the last sentence of your introduction.

• Expository

• Claim
• Introduction
• Citation

Rhetorical Question

• using high-emotion words to influence an audience; using words that carry additional emotional weight or significance beyond their literal meaning

• broad statements that are designed to make the reader think that there is no other conclusion that can be drawn

• when the author speaks directly to the reader

• A question that does not need an answer.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Loaded Language

• using high-emotion words to influence an audience; using words that carry additional emotional weight or significance beyond their literal meaning

• broad statements that are designed to make the reader think that there is no other conclusion that can be drawn

• when the author speaks directly to the reader

• A question that does not need an answer.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D