Argumentative Writing Vocab

a statement of the author’s point of view  

• claim/thesis

• con

• pro

• credible source

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

facts, details, examples, etc. that support the writer’s reasoning 

• sound

• relevant evidence

• credible source

• formal style

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

a stance where you are against an issue

• pro

• con

• reasoning

• claim/thesis

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

an opposing claim that disagrees with the thesis

• persuasive writing

• rebuttal

• pro

• counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

the explanations of why the author feels the way he or she does

• reasoning

• con

• pro

• counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

a stance where you are "for" an issue

• con

• pro

• rebuttal

• counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

to give reasons for or against something

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Belief by others with an opposing viewpoint

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

an argument to oppose an idea

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

a statement of the author’s point of view

• claim/thesis

• con

• pro

• credible source

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6