Argumentative STAAR

What is an author's reason for writing?

• Reason
• Purpose
• Point
• Audience

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is a writer's position on an issue or topic?

• Counterclaim
• Rebuttal
• Claim
• Logic

The quality of being believable or trustworthy is called? 

• Credibility
• Evidence
• Support
• Cite

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The people you are trying to convince are known as your _____?

• Pro
• Argument
• Con
• Audience

The point of view of people who do not agree with the claim you are making is called the ____.

• Support
• Counterclaim
• Rebuttal
• Evidence

What is a statement that supports your claim?

• Logic
• Evidence
• Refute
• Reason

A statement that states the purpose and main point in an essay is know as the ___.

• Central Idea
• Thesis
• Theme
• Support

What are the specific pieces of information that support a claim called?

• Evidence
• Reason
• Argument
• Counterclaim

An argument in favor of something is known as the ____ side. 

• Con
• Pro

An argument against something is known as the ____ side. 

• Con
• Pro