Argumentative Writing Vocabulary

Front

To examine in detail; to discover or reveal something through detailed examination

Back

analyze

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

Argument

Back

an exchange of opposite views; a reason or set of reasons used to persuade others that an action or idea is right or wrong

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

Which one is not a third-person pronoun? Options: They, He, Them, You

Back

You

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

When writing your argumentative essay, you should be using _______________ writing. Options: informal, formal, serious, arguable

Back

formal

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

Front

fact

Back

a thing that is known or proved to be true

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

An arguable statement or idea that the writer asks the audience to accept

Back

claim

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is a counterargument?

Back

an argument opposed to the thesis, or part of the thesis and expresses the view of a person who disagrees with the position

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What should you use to support your claims? Options: opinions, facts, your friends, your brain

Back

facts

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

to provide a good reason for someone to do something

Back

persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

opinion

Back

a view or judgement formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D