Argument
The main idea or opinion in an argumentative text.
What is a claim?
Looking at the similarities and differences between two texts is known as this.
What is comparing and contrasting?
The core message or underlying meaning of a text.
What is central idea?
In nonfiction texts, this author’s purpose is most common.
What is to inform?
First in order of time or development.
What is primary?
Reasons are the ________ of your argument.
What is, "why"?
When comparing, it’s important to notice these between two texts.
What are similarities and differences?
This is used to support the central idea in a text.
What are supporting details?
This type of structure describes a problem and then offers a remedy.
What is problem and solution?
To point out or point to
What is indicate?
Relevant, reliable information that supports the reasons and claim.
What is evidence?
This strategy helps to compare main ideas across two texts.
What is a Venn Diagram?
In a nonfiction text, this part often holds the central idea.
What is the introduction or topic sentence?
This text structure lists the sequence of events.
What is chronological order?
A feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior
What is disdain?
The idea that goes against the original claim stated at the beginning.
What is a counterclaim?
Comparing cause and effect structures in two texts helps identify what?
What are the reasons and outcomes in each text?
This type of supporting detail refers to numbers and data, proving factual points.
What is statistical evidence?
A real story written by a person about their own life.
What is an autobiography?
Not to be avoided or evaded; very important
What is imperative?
The claim should be supported with these to be strong.
What are reasons and evidence?
Reading multiple texts on a topic helps develop this critical thinking skill.
What is synthesis?
This is what you look for when trying to find supporting details.
What are the 5Ws?
This structure is often found in experiments and research reports.
What is cause and effect?
A comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
What is analogy?