Argumentative Writing Terms

The position a writer presents and defends

• counterargument

• reason and evidence

• claim

• argument

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

opposing views the writer discusses and disproves

• counterargument

• reason and evidence

• claim

• argument

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Information that supports the claim and shows that is right and true

• counterargument

• reason and evidence

• claim

• argument

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

A text that expresses the author’s position about a topic and why that position is correct

• Argumentative Writing

• Narrative Writing

• Expository Writing

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

A sentence that summarizes the central point of your paper or essay. It usually comes near the end of your introduction.

• Claim

• Argument

• Thesis Statement

• Reason and Evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Your answer or position on the topic at hand.

• Claim

• Argument

• Thesis Statement

• Reason and Evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

The specific facts, details, and information that support (or “hold up”) your claim.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasons

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The foundation of your argument. They are the “why” of your claim.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasons

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Not influenced by personal opinions.

• Objective

• Subjective

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Sticks to the facts.

• Objective

• Subjective

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2