Argumentative Writing Vocabulary

support that explains why a writer takes a certain point of view

• reasons

• fact

• claim

• issue

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

appeals to your mind and relies on logic and facts

• logical appeal

• author's purpose

• evaluate

• central idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

the writer's position on an issue or problem

• claim

• evidence

• issue

• reasons

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

favoring one side unduly; prejudiced

• biased

• claim

• issue

• trace

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

1 - 2 sentences that state the issue and the author's position on the issue or problem

• thesis or claim statement

• central or main idea

• counterargument

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The reasons to support your way of thinking. Used to convince your audience that what you believe is correct.

• Arguments

• Audience

• Precise Claim

• Citing

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Confidently states your viewpoint.

• Opposing Claim

• Precise Claim

• Expert Opinion

• Examples

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

This shares the point of view of people who do not agree with your claim.

• Fact

• Opposing Claim

• Purpose

• Criteria

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

A statement that supports your claim.

• Facts

• Sufficient Evidence

• Reason

• Commonly Accepted Beliefs

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Evidence that directly and factually support your position.

• Relevant Evidence

• Sufficient Evidence

• False Evidence

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D