Summer Vocab

Question 1

Line of reasoning

Answer 1

Arrangement of claims and evidence that lead to a conclusion.

Question 2

Cross-curricular

Answer 2

Goes beyond the traditional boundary of a single content area or discipline.

Question 3

Implication

Answer 3

A possible future effect or result.

Question 4

Solution

Answer 4

A means of answering a question or addressing a problem or issue.

Question 5

Issue

Answer 5

Important problem for debate or discussion.

Question 6

Evidence

Answer 6

Information (e.g. data, quotations, excerpts from the texts) used as proof to support a claim or thesis.

Question 7

Thesis

Answer 7

A claim or position on an issue put forward and supported by evidence.

Question 8

Qualitative

Answer 8

Having to do with text, narrative, or descriptions.

Question 9

Literature

Answer 9

The foundational and current texts of a field or discipline of study.

Question 10

Perspective

Answer 10

A point of view conveyed through an argument.

Question 11

Inductive

Answer 11

A type of reasoning that presents cases or evidence that led to a logical conclusion.

Question 12

Argument

Answer 12

A claim or thesis that conveys a perspective developed through line of reasoning and supported by evidence.

Question 13

Inquiry

Answer 13

A process for seeking truth, information, or knowledge through a study, research investigation, or artistic endeavor/work.

Question 14

Lens

Answer 14

A filter through which an issue or topic is considered or examined.

Question 15

Scaffolding

Answer 15

The provision of temporary structured support for students to aid skill development.

Question 16

Bias

Answer 16

A personal opinion, belief or value that may influence one’s judgement, perspective, or claim.

Question 17

Sequencing

Answer 17

The organization of curriculum content into an order which progresses from simple to more complex.

Question 18

Alignment

Answer 18

Cohesion between the focus of inquiry, the method of collecting information, the process of analysis of information, and the conclusions made to increase understanding of that focus.

Question 19

Limitation

Answer 19

A boundary or point at which an argument or generalization is no longer valid.

Question 20

Context

Answer 20

The intent, audience, purpose, bias, situatedness, and/or background (larger environment) of a source or reference.

Question 21

Fallacy

Answer 21

Evidence or reasoning that is false or in error.

Question 22

Counterargument

Answer 22

An opposing perspective, idea, or theory supported by evidence.

Question 23

Reliability

Answer 23

The extent to which something can be trusted to be accurate.

Question 24

Point of view

Answer 24

A position or standpoint on a topic or issue.

Question 25

Author

Answer 25

The one who creates a work (e.g. article; research; study; foundational, literacy, or philosophical text; speech; broadcast, or personal account; artistic work, or performance) that conveys a perspective and can be examined.

Question 26

Concession

Answer 26

Acknowledgement or acceptance of an opposing or different view.

Question 27

Claim

Answer 27

A statement made about an issue that asserts a perspective.

Question 28

Plagiarism

Answer 28

Failure to acknowledge, attribute, and/or cite any ideas or evidence taken from another source.

Question 29

Conclusion

Answer 29

Understanding the resulting from the analysis of evidence.

Question 30

Refutation

Answer 30

Disapproving an opposing perspective by providing counterclaims and counterevidence.

Question 31

Credibility

Answer 31

The degree to which a source is believable and trustworthy.

Question 32

Qualification

Answer 32

A condition or exception.

Question 33

Commentary

Answer 33

Discussion and analysis of evidence in relation to the claim which may identify patterns, describe trends, and/or explain relationships.

Question 34

Rebuttal

Answer 34

Contradicting an opposing perspective by providing alternate, more convincing evidence.

Question 35

Conventions

Answer 35

The stylistic features of writing (e.g. grammar, usage, mechanics)

Question 36

Deductive

Answer 36

A type of reasoning that constructs general propositions that are supported with evidence.

Question 37

Primary source

Answer 37

An original source of information about a topic (e.g. study, artifact, data set, interview, article).

Question 38

Tone

Answer 38

T/he way in which an author expresses and attitude about his or her topic or subject through rhetorical choices.

Question 39

Secondary source

Answer 39

A commentary about one or more primary sources that provides additional insight, opinions, and/or interpretation of the primary source, data, study, or artifacts.

Question 40

Vocal variety

Answer 40

Changing vocal characteristics (e.g. pitch, volume, speed) in order to emphasize ideas, convey emotion or opinion, or achieve other specific purposes.

Question 41

Resolution

Answer 41

The act of solving a problem or dispute.

Question 42

Interdisciplinary

Answer 42

Involving two or more areas of knowledge.

Question 43

Validity

Answer 43

The extent to which an argument or claim is logical.

Question 44

Complex issue

Answer 44

Issue involving many facets or perspectives that must be understood in order to address it.

Question 45

Text

Answer 45

Something composed (e.g. articles; research studies; foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; speeches; broadcasts, and personal accounts; artistic works and performances) that conveys a perspective and can be examined.