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Unit 3 - Argumentative Essay
Key Ideas and Vocabulary

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Lesson 2: Understanding an Argument
Trace
To , follow, and mark down what is found in the text.
*You are tracking a pattern of evidence to make sure it supports the claim.
Evidence
Facts or from a text; what is used to help support the points in your argument.
Paraphrase
When you put a _________ (or short amount of text) into your own words; this can help to shorten the quote or text.
Ellipses
The use of three periods in a row to show of a word, phrase, or sentence from a quote or longer passage of text.
Inference
A based on evidence
Point of View
[In this lesson], point of view means the or feelings of someone.
Tone
The an author has about a subject. It is not written directly, but inferred through the words.
*You can analyze tone by looking at the author’s word choice.
Word Choice
Use of words for precise meaning and ____________
Connotation
The ____________ associated with a word
Denotation
The literal or _______________ definition of a word
Assumption
Something you think is _______ without first examining the evidence.
Critical Thinking
To find ___________ conclusions by figuring out patterns and relationships between sources.
*Taking a critical stance on something means you have to analyze and not jump to assumptions
*Look to page 10 of this lesson
Lessons 3-4: Counterclaims & Portfolio: Planning an Argument
Lesson 4 Portfolio options:
House graphic organizer / Chart Graphic Organizer (fillable PDF, Word doc) / ⭐ Google Chart
Argumentative text
A way to write an essay about a strong opinion.
*A type of writing used to share an opinion that is supported by evidence.
Argument
The written or spoken presentation of a person's beliefs on a topic; an argument must contain a _______, reasons to support it, and evidence to support the reasons.
Claim
The position or __________ that a person presents and supports in an argument.
*The statement of an argument that can be supported with evidence.
*Claims show the conclusions that have been formed about a topic and the beliefs of the writer about the topic
Reasons
Explanations for why something is true or possible.
Evidence
The information and ________ that support the claim; evidence can be a direct quote or a paraphrase (in your own words)
Counterclaim
An view to a claim;
*Helps to strengthen your argument by addressing objections with evidence.
Lesson 5: Credible Sources
Credible sources
Books, websites, and experts that can be _____________
*Remember, .gov, .edu, and .org sites are the best options
*You also want to look for recent publication dates
*An expert would be someone that possibly has a college degree or have proven experience in the field they are writing about
Purpose of argument
To convince my _______________ that my idea is true or better than other ideas and to accept my claim
*Check out page 2 of this lesson
Credible
To be and trustworthy; reliable
*Check out page 2 of this lesson
Lesson 6: Relationships
Cause and Effect
The type of transition that shows an event that leads to a ___________ or consequence.
Examples of transitions that signal causes: because, as, so, due to
Examples of transitions that signal effects: as a result, consequently, therefore
Examples of transitions that signal additional information: additionally, also, and, further, furthermore, in addition, too
CRE
A acronym of claim, reasons, and evidence
Transitions
(also known as transition words)
Words, phrases, or clauses that help other words, phrases, or clauses;
*It is important to vary your sentence structure and use effective transitions when presenting an argument in order to keep the reader interested & to make the ideas clear.
*Writers use transitions to connect ideas.
Lesson 7: Formal Writing
Formal language
Language that uses a tone, standard punctuation and grammar, and third person perspective.
*Contractions are NOT used in formal writing
*Uses more varied and complex vocabulary than informal language
3rd person point of view (POV)
A point of view that __ to all persons/characters spoken about in a text. This means using pronouns like: they, it, he, and she, but NOT you or I.
Jargon
Language specific to a subject or .
Lesson 8: Concluding Statement
Conclusion
The _________ wrap-up of a subject in discussion (written or spoken); the conclusion pulls all of the pieces together to make sense of them
*The place to restate the claim and summarize the supporting evidence of the argument.
*To draw the reader in with your conclusion, you can use a question, a quotation, or a call to action.
Summary
A _________ account of information where only the most important points are used
*A summary of evidence should be included the conclusion
Call to action
A directive given to the audience that tells them to take a specific ___________.
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