Argumentative Writing Terms

The position a writer presents and defends

• counterargument

• reason and evidence

• claim

• argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

opposing views the writer discusses and disproves

• counterargument

• reason and evidence

• claim

• argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

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

• counterargument

• reason and evidence

• claim

• argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

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.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

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.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.5

Your answer or position on the topic at hand.

• Claim

• Argument

• Thesis Statement

• Reason and Evidence

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

CCSS.W.6.2B

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

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasons

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

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

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasons

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

Not influenced by personal opinions.

• Objective

• Subjective

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Sticks to the facts.

• Objective

• Subjective

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2