Using Examples to Illustrate Ideas in Writing

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of using examples in writing to clarify and support ideas. It begins with an introduction to examples, followed by a draft essay on how animal colors aid in survival. The tutorial then guides viewers through revising the essay to include specific examples, demonstrating how examples can make writing clearer and more convincing. The video concludes with a practice exercise, encouraging viewers to apply what they've learned by revising their own writing to include examples.

What is the purpose of using examples in writing?

How does camouflage help predators in hunting?

Can you provide an example of an animal that uses color as a warning?

What are some ways that color can help animals survive?

Why is it important to include specific examples in writing?

How can the color of an animal help it hide from predators?

What adaptations do some animals have to mimic dangerous species?

Describe how the poison dart frog uses its color.

What is the significance of using examples in an essay?

How can revising a paragraph to include examples improve writing?