Argumentative Essay Vocabulary

A statement put forth and supported by evidence

• Argument
• Hook
• Reliable Source

personal preference of one thing or idea over another

• bias
• counterclaim
• logic

a position statement that assrets an idea or makes an argument

• claim
• diction
• effective

A challenge to a position; an opposing argument

• counterclaim
• explanation
• rhetorical devices

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C

Supporting materials used to prove or disprove something

• evidence
• bias
• claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.9A

the process of reasoning

• logic
• explanation
• coherence

to look at something carefully by attention to its parts

• analyze
• valid
• hypothesize

true and accurate

• valid
• bias
• claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.SL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.1B

Techniques used to enhance arguments and communicate effectively

• rhetorical devices
• reliable source
• secondary source

An organized system that shows a clear pattern

• structure
• explanation
• argument