Elizabeth Van Loo and Claim Development

The video tutorial guides students on developing a claim with clear reasons and supporting evidence for an argumentative literary essay. It covers the writing process, focusing on planning, crafting a strong claim, and outlining reasons and evidence. The tutorial uses the example of Elizabeth Van Loo, portrayed as a hero, to illustrate how to build a body paragraph with logical reasoning and relevant evidence. Students learn to review notes, craft claims, and add evidence to outlines, preparing them for drafting and revising their essays.

What is the primary focus of this lesson?

• Developing a claim with logical reasons and evidence

• Learning about Elizabeth Van Loo's biography

• Understanding the Civil War

• Writing a fictional story

Which step is emphasized in the writing process during this lesson?

• Publishing the essay

• Drafting the essay

• Planning the essay

• Revising the essay

What analogy is used to explain building a body paragraph?

• Cooking a meal

• Planting a tree

• Building a hamburger

• Building a house

What is the strongest claim made about Elizabeth Van Loo?

• She was a hero

• She was a traitor

• She was a politician

• She was a writer

What is one reason given for Elizabeth Van Loo being considered a hero?

• She was a famous artist

• She saved lives

• She wrote a famous book

• She invented a new technology

What is the first step in developing a claim according to the lesson?

• Drafting the essay

• Reviewing notes and crafting the claim

• Publishing the essay

• Revising the essay

What should be added to an outline after crafting a claim?

• Reasons for the claim

• A conclusion

• A title

• An introduction

What is the role of evidence in supporting a claim?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide entertainment

• To make the essay longer

• To strongly support the reasons

What did Elizabeth Van Loo do to help prisoners?

• She wrote letters for them

• She helped them plan escapes

• She cooked meals for them

• She taught them to read

What recognition did Elizabeth Van Loo receive for her efforts?

• She was given a parade

• She was elected to office

• She was recognized as a successful spy

• She was awarded a medal