KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Vocabulary: Support - Explained

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of supporting answers and arguments with relevant evidence. It highlights the need for evidence to be pertinent when answering questions and stresses the necessity of backing up one's point of view with evidence when writing to argue.

Why is it important to support your answers with evidence from the text?

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid answering the question directly

• To ensure your answer is accurate and credible

• To make your answer longer

What should you consider when selecting evidence to support your answer?

• The complexity of the evidence

• The relevance of the evidence

• The popularity of the evidence

• The length of the evidence

When writing to argue, what is crucial to include in your writing?

• A catchy introduction

• A list of unrelated facts

• Evidence to support your point of view

• A humorous anecdote

What is the role of evidence in argumentative writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To provide a counterargument

• To back up your point of view

• To summarize the text

How can you ensure your argument is strong and convincing?

• By writing in a complex style

• By using irrelevant evidence

• By ignoring opposing viewpoints

• By providing evidence to support your claims