Argument Writing Vocab

The main purpose of an argument is to

• Entertain

• Persuade

• Inform

• Make someone laugh

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CCSS.RI.7.6

What is a personal belief about something?

• Argument

• Reason

• Claim

• Opinion

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CCSS.RI.7.6

Something that is believable and from a trustworthy source

• Cite

• Thesis statement

• Credible

• Purpose

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CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.8

A brief story, such as personal experiences, used to support a claim

• Anecdotal evidence

• data/statistics

• Expert Opinion

• confirmed fact

The _____________ states the argument the writer is trying to prove.

• Debatable Claim

• Evidence

• Commentary

• anecdotal

Facts that support your point of view/claim:

• opinions

• debatable claim

• evidence

• argument

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2B

Facts that use numbers and statistics

• anecdotal

• confirmed facts

• opinion

• data

Which is the BEST definition for CLAIM.

• A claim is an opinion.

• A claim is one sentence in which the writer states his/her position on an issue.

• A claim is one sentence in which the writer tells you what he/she thinks.

The part of an argument where the writer takes the time to explain his/her evidence and show how it helps prove his/her claim is called what?

• The claim.

• The evidence.

• The commentary.

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CCSS.W.7.1B

You have found the following evidence about taxing soda:

1) Extra taxes don't stop people's bad habits.

2) It is unfair to tax soda when people eat other unhealthy foods like ice cream and candy bars.

Which claim best matches the evidence?

• Soda should not be taxed because it does not force people to make healthy choices.

• Soda should be taxed because it will make us healthier.

• Soda should be taxed because the money will help the government.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.9A