Crafting Coherent Paragraphs for Argumentative Writing

The video tutorial by Dawn Knight, an English teacher, covers the review of AP exam practice focusing on rhetorical analysis. It provides guidance on developing a body paragraph, emphasizing the importance of including claims, evidence, explanations, and connections to the thesis. The tutorial also highlights the use of transitions to improve writing flow. The session concludes with instructions for exam practice using a passage by Richard Louv.

What should you do if you didn't complete the previous day's lesson?

• Ignore the previous lesson

• Pause the video and read through the passage

• Start from the middle of today's lesson

• Skip today's lesson

Who is the speaker in the passage analyzed in the video?

• Thomas Friedman

• Richard Louv

• Dawn Knight

• Mrs. Ville Itis

What is the main argument of Richard Louv's passage?

• Nature is becoming more technological

• Technology is improving our connection to nature

• People are becoming more connected to nature

• Technology is causing a separation between people and nature

What should be included in a body paragraph to support a line of reasoning?

• Only a claim

• Introduction, body, and conclusion

• Claim, evidence, explanation, and connection to thesis

• Only evidence

What is the purpose of using acronyms like PEEL or AXES in writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To help remember the elements of a good paragraph

• To make the essay longer

• To avoid using evidence

What is the significance of using transitions in a paragraph?

• To connect ideas and improve flow

• To make the paragraph shorter

• To confuse the reader

• To add more evidence

What is one way Friedman appeals to the patriotism of his audience?

• By ignoring other countries

• By comparing the US to other countries

• By praising American athletes

• By focusing on American history

What should you do first when writing a body paragraph for a rhetorical analysis essay?

• Write the introduction

• Write a claim or assertion

• Write a thesis statement

• Write the conclusion

What is the final step in writing a body paragraph according to the video?

• Ignoring the thesis

• Writing the introduction

• Connecting the paragraph back to the thesis

• Adding more evidence

What should you do if you didn't annotate the Louv passage for the exam practice?

• Skip the practice

• Ignore the passage

• Annotate it first

• Start writing immediately