Unit 4 Academic Vocabulary

Argumentative text is - 

• a text that reveals the author's opinion, stance, claim, or message about a topic

• a text with the purpose of entertaining the author's target audience

• a text with the purpose of evoking feelings from the reader

• a text designed to explain or communicate facts about a new topic

The author's claim is written for -

• bandwagon their appeals

• generalize and stereotype

• parents and teachers

• an intended audience

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

A reason  is - 

• Facts that support your a reason

• a statements that is used to justify or explain the claim

• a statement that goes against your argument

• emotional appeals used to convince the audience

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

A logical fallacy where everyone believes or does something because everyone else does

• Bandwagon Appeal

• Emotional Appeal

• Stereotyping Appeal

• Circular Reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

A counterargument is when - 

• the author uses words describe something as larger or greater than it really is

• the author uses words to stir the readers feelings

• the author acknowledges views that may disagree with their claim

• a little story is used to cause strong reactions

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

What is the point the author wants to make? Sometimes called the author’s position, opinion, or message? 

• Reason

• Tone

• Claim

• Evidence

What supports the claim with facts, statistics, emotional appeals, or expert opinions?

• Evidence

• Counterargument

• Reasons

• Tone

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

A faulty reason is when - 

• a general belief that all people or things with a certain traits are the same

• a conclusion that is not supported by data, facts, or evidence

• evidence disagrees or disproves the author's claim

• a general rule is applied to something

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The author's position is when - 

• the author is for or against something

• the author is offering a rebuttal to a counterargument

• the author is using circular reasoning

• the author is defining stereotyping

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

This advertisement is an example of which faulty reasoning - 

• hyperbole

• emotional appeals

• stereotypes