Argument

The main argument of an essay. All of the reasons and evidence support this

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

• Argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

A point made by the opposing side in an argument

• Counterclaim

• Claim

• Argument

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C

A genre of writing where the author states their claim and backs it with evidence

• Argument

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

Facts, documentation or testimony used to strengthen a claim and support an argument

• Evidence

• Argument

• Claim

• Counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

The act of proving a statement wrong.

• Refutation

• Counterclaim

• Claim

• Argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.SL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.1C

What does the root word "uni" typically mean?

• water

• one or single

• arched or curved

• multiplied

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word contains the root "aqua" and means "relating to water"?

• Unicycle

• Aquatic

• Archetype

• Multicolored

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

In the word "uniform," what does the root "uni" contribute to its meaning?

• Consisting of a single form

• Relating to arches

• Consisting of many forms

• Something you wear

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the word "archenemy" imply, considering the root "arch"?

• A primary and longstanding enemy

• A strong aquatic predator

• A unique friend

• A group of enemies

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

A strong claim is (a)   ​ because it evokes interest, ​ (b)   , because it is not a fact, and ​ (c)   because it can be supported with reliable evidence.

• compelling
• debatable
• defensible

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B