Arguments and Claims Vocabulary

What is a claim?

• The author’s main point.

• A statement the author believes is true. 

• Facts and statistics that support their position.

• When the author can be trusted.

A claim must be arguable.

• True

• False

What is relevant evidence?

• Facts, Statistics, Quotes, and Expert opinions the author uses to support their claim.

• Evidence that is not related to the topic.

• When reasons the author explains why the counterclaim is not as strong as the claim.

• A statement that can be argued.

What is a counterclaim?

• The opposite viewpoint of the author’s claim. 

• The author's main point.

• A statement the author believes is true.

• Facts, quotes, statistics, and expert opinions the author uses to support their claim.

What is a rebuttal?

• When the author responds directly to the counterclaim and provides reasons why their point is superior.

• Proof that the author can be trusted.

• The author's main point.

• Facts, statistics, quotes, and expert opinions that support the author's main point.

What does it mean to be credible?

• When the reader can be believe and trust the author.

• When the author states their main point.

• When the reader can understand the counterclaim.

• When the author shares personal stories to support their claim.

What does a reader need to look for to determine the credibility of the author?

• The author’s credentials and background

• Where the article was published

• Cited and reliable evidence used to support the claim

• If the author used a counterclaim.

What is an argument?

• When the author wants to  convince you on their position.

• What the author uses to support their claim.

• The author's main point.

• The opposite viewpoint of the author’s claim.