Supporting Your Claim: Making Sure Reasons Align with Your Argument

The video tutorial guides students through the process of writing an argumentative essay. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that each reason directly supports the claim. The tutorial explains the differences between claims, reasons, and evidence, and provides a step-by-step approach to evaluate and improve reasons. Students are encouraged to practice these steps to strengthen their arguments and revise their writing effectively.

What are the three components that make up an argumentative essay?

Explain the importance of having reasons that support your claim in an argumentative essay.

Describe the process the teacher follows to ensure that each reason supports the claim.

How can using laptops in classrooms benefit students according to the text?

Identify a reason that does not support the claim and explain why it is ineffective.

What should you do if a reason does not support your claim?

What is the significance of revising your argumentative writing?