Grade 8 Vocabulary Worksheets
Whether you're writing an essay or negotiating a later curfew, these words give your arguments armor.
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What your child will learn: Words for Debate & Persuasion
Sample worksheet questions
1. Write your own sentence using the word "undermine" (meaning: to weaken from within)
Answer: Sentences will vary; check the word is used correctly.
2. Fill in the blank: The club ________s for more recycling bins.
Answer: advocate
3. Write your own sentence using the word "bias" (meaning: unfair leaning toward one side)
Answer: Sentences will vary; check the word is used correctly.
4. Unscramble this word: "ecglnmlipo" (hint: convincing; gripping)
Answer: compelling
5. Write your own sentence using the word "skeptical" (meaning: doubting; not easily convinced)
Answer: Sentences will vary; check the word is used correctly.
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⚖️ Dinner-Table Debate: Pick a silly topic (cereal: soup or not?). Argue your side using at least 4 words from this list!
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