Argumentative Vocabulary

Front

What is the intended audience in an argumentative text?

Back

Who the author was writing to.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Front

A fact is..........

Back

It is known to be true.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Front

What is an anecdote in an argumentative text?

Back

A personal story used to support an argument.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Front

What is a claim in an argumentative text?

Back

A statement that asserts something to be true.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Front

Which of these is NOT an opinion? Homework is supposed to be done at home.

Back

This is a fact.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Front

What is an opinion?

Back

A belief or judgment that is not based on proof.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What is evidence in an argumentative text?

Back

Facts or information that support a claim.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What does it mean to persuade?

Back

To convince someone to believe or do something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

Front

What is a counterargument?

Back

An argument that opposes the main argument.

Front

Why is it important to use facts in an argumentative text?

Back

Facts help to support and strengthen the argument.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D