How do I play “Words for Building an Argument” with my class?
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16 English words for Grade 10, starting with claim, reason, source, audience. Put them on the big screen as a live class game, or practise solo right here. Every word is on this page, no sign-up needed to read it.
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Hidden on this board: claim, logic, valid, bias
claim
A statement that something is true, which you then have to back up with reasons and evidence
reason
An explanation of why something is true or why someone acts a certain way
source
A book, article, person or website that information comes from
audience
The people who will read, hear or watch what you create
thesis
The main point an essay sets out to prove, usually stated in the introduction
persuade
To get someone to believe or do something by giving them good reasons
bias
A one-sided leaning that stops a person or source from treating all sides fairly
credible
Trustworthy and believable, usually because of expertise or strong evidence
logic
Clear, step-by-step reasoning in which each idea follows from the one before
valid
Built on sound reasoning, so the conclusion really follows from the reasons
objective
Based on facts rather than personal feelings
premise
An idea that an argument accepts as true and builds on
counterclaim
An argument against your claim, which a strong essay names and then answers
rebuttal
A reply that shows why an opposing argument is wrong or weak
fallacy
A mistake in reasoning that makes an argument seem convincing when it is not
concede
To admit that part of the other side's argument is true
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Everyone races to find and spell the list words. Play again, or change the words in your library first.
achieve · approach · assessment · assume · authority
environment · pollution · renewable · sustainable · conservation
allegory · catharsis · connotation · dichotomy · ephemeral
velocity · acceleration · momentum · inertia · kinetic energy
sine · cosine · tangent · hypotenuse · radian
kitchen · bedroom · bathroom · living room · garden
Tap Play with your class at the top of this page. With a free teacher account the list opens straight into a game room; you put the code on the board and the class joins.
No. Students type the room code and a nickname in any browser. There is nothing to install and no email to collect.
Yes. Once you start a game the list is saved to your teacher library, where you can add, remove or rewrite words before the next round.