Vocabulary
Expresses an opinion or point of view about a debatable topic and consists of a claim supported by reasons and evidence.
What is an argument?
Students wore black armbands to their schools in mourning for soldiers killed in the Vietnam War on this day
What is December 16, 1965?
__________________ made the effective claim that the students’ armbands were disruptive to the school environment which was supported by testimony from the students.
Who is Justice Black?
a statement that conveys the writer’s or speaker’s position on the issue and can also be called a central idea
What is a claim?
Students did not return to school until after the planned period for wearing armbands had expired at this time
What is after New Year's Day?
Effective arguments are built on _______________ claims that demonstrate sound reasoning
What is valid?
explanations or justifications for the claim and answer the question
What are reasons?
Majority and Dissenting Opinions by the United States Supreme Court regarding the lawsuit to wear armbands were give in this particular year.
What is 1969?
When ________________ how two or more authors develop their arguments, it is important to evaluate the effectiveness and validity of their claims.
What is comparing?
includes facts, statistics, examples, and expert opinions.
What is evidence?
During what time did students wear armbands?
What is the Vietnam War?
the action and process of thinking that a writer or speaker applies to the argument
What is reasoning?
Constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse has been challenged for how many years?
What is 50 years?