Argumentative
Argumentative 2
Argumentative 3 (Examples of Argumentative Terms)
Roots and Stems List 5
Roots and Stems List 5 (2)
100

direct quotes, statistics, facts, and specific examples from text or source that support the claim. 


What is evidence? 

100

the position taken by the opposite side

What is Counterclaim/Counterargument?

100

Words that urge the reader/listener to take an immediate action

What is call to action?

100
HYPOthermia

What is under?

100

acroPHOBIA

What is fear?

200

The side a writer chooses to support in an argument

What is claim?

200

The opening line of the essay; this gets the readers' attention

What is a hook? 

200

Schools should encourage daily reading because it enhances academic performance, fuels creativity, and strengthens critical thinking skills.

What is thesis?

200

MALware

What is bad?

200

REuse

What is again?

300

Something provided by the writer to justify and support a claim/position

What is reasons?

300

What the writer presents to refute and explain away a counterclaim?

What is rebuttal? 

300

To ensure students develop strong literacy skills and critical thinking abilities, schools and parents must prioritize daily reading and provide engaging materials for students to explore.

What is call to action?
300

MEGAtron

What is large?

300

SCRIBe

What is write?

400

A type of writing used to convince

What is argument?

400

Placed at the start of a writing piece; introduces the overall topic and claim; grabs reader’s attention with hook statement

What is introduction? 

400

Some argue that students should not be required to read daily, as they should have the freedom to choose how they spend their free time outside of school.

What is counterargument/counterclaim?

400

MISSion

What is send? 

400

VIDeo

What is look?

500

Evidence to back up the writer’s claim

What is supporting details? 

500

a sentence that states the author’s claim AND introduces supporting arguments; usually the final sentence of the introductory paragraph

What is thesis? 

500

Incorporating daily reading into students' routines can significantly improve their comprehension skills, broaden their imagination, and prepare them for future academic success.

What is thesis?
500

PENDing

What is hang?

500

AUTObiography

What is self?