Argumentative Text Vocabulary

Front

A statement that the author is trying to prove is true

Back

claim

Front

A process of feeling towards a certain topic

Back

argument

Front

Proof that the author uses to backup a claim. The best evidence is factual.

Back

evidence

Front

The main points made in your essay to justify your claim

Back

reasons

Front

A statement that opposes the claim. Shows the other side.

Back

counter-claim

Front

a piece of writing that focuses more on opinions than facts

Back

biased

Front

Reasons why the counter-claim is as valid as the claim

Back

rebuttal

Front

opinion

Back

a personal view, belief or judgement

Tags

TEKS.ELA.2.9E.II

TEKS.ELA.3.9E.II

TEKS.ELA.4.9E.II

TEKS.ELA.5.9E.II

TEKS.ELA.RI.5E

Front

to try to establish the truth of something

Back

prove

Front

fact

Back

something that has been proven true