Supporting Your Claim with Reasons and Evidence

The video tutorial focuses on teaching students how to write effective argumentative essays by understanding the roles of claims, reasons, and evidence. It provides examples and exercises to help students practice identifying and explaining these components. The tutorial also guides students through revising their writing to ensure that evidence is clearly explained and supports their reasons, making their arguments more convincing.

What is the main purpose of a claim in an argumentative essay?

• To summarize the essay

• To state the main idea or argument

• To list supporting details

• To provide evidence for the argument

In the example given, what reason is provided to support the claim that dogs are the best pets?

• They are easy to train

• They are loyal and love you unconditionally

• They are low maintenance

• They are good for security

What should be the evidence for the claim that every middle school student should participate in a sport?

• Sports are fun

• Sports are healthy

• Sports teach students teamwork

• Sports are competitive

What is the claim in the argumentative letter discussed in the video?

• High schools should have a later start time

• High schools should have more sports

• High schools should have more teachers

• High schools should have longer hours

Why is it important to explain evidence in an argumentative essay?

• To add more information

• To ensure the reader understands how the evidence supports the reason

• To make the essay longer

• To confuse the reader

What happens when teenagers don't get enough sleep according to the evidence provided?

• They pay better attention

• They become more social

• They become less alert

• They become more active

What should you do after writing each piece of evidence in your argumentative essay?

• Add more evidence

• Add a new claim

• Explain how it supports the reason

• Write a conclusion