Mastering Big Ideas and Supporting Details in Writing

What is the main focus of Mr. Kaufman's instructional video?

• How to write a thesis statement

• How to use big ideas and supporting details to construct arguments

• How to write a conclusion

• How to edit an essay

What is the first step in argumentative writing according to Mr. Kaufman?

• Writing the introduction

• Making a claim

• Providing evidence

• Stating your reasons

What should your reasons in an argumentative essay be based on?

• Your thesis statement

• Your introduction

• Your conclusion

• Your background knowledge and beliefs

How are big ideas related to the thesis in an essay?

• They are unrelated to the thesis

• They contradict the thesis

• They are the same as the thesis

• They support the thesis

What is necessary to support your reasons in an argumentative essay?

• Evidence

• A catchy title

• A strong conclusion

• A detailed introduction

What does Mr. Kaufman compare historians to?

• Writers

• Lawyers of the past

• Teachers

• Scientists

What is at the center and most important part of your argument or essay?

• The body paragraphs

• The thesis statement

• The conclusion

• The introduction

How many body paragraphs might you have for each big idea?

• None

• More than one, depending on the detail and scope

• At least two

• Only one

What was one cause of Rome's fall according to the example essay?

• Natural disasters

• Inability to peacefully choose a new ruler

• Lack of military strength

• Economic decline

What does Mr. Kaufman emphasize about the connection between supporting details and evidence?

• They are unrelated

• They contradict each other

• They go hand in hand

• They are optional