Counter Claims and Elizabeth Van Loo

This video tutorial guides students on how to generate a counter claim for an argumentative literary essay. It covers the writing process, focusing on generating counter claims by analyzing text and notes for evidence. The tutorial uses Elizabeth Van Loo as a case study, examining her actions to determine if she was a hero or a traitor. Students learn to gather evidence, organize thoughts, and write a counter claim, emphasizing the importance of supporting opposing viewpoints with textual evidence.

What is the primary focus of this lesson on generating counter claims?

• Publishing the final draft

• Editing for grammar and punctuation

• Writing a complete essay

• Analyzing text and reading notes for evidence

Which step is NOT part of the writing process reviewed in the lesson?

• Drafting and revising

• Publishing without editing

• Generating ideas and planning

• Reading closely and analyzing text

What is a counter claim in an argumentative essay?

• An opposing viewpoint to the essay's claim

• A summary of the essay

• A claim that supports the writer's position

• An introduction to the essay

Which of the following is an example of a counter claim?

• School uniforms are expensive

• School uniforms improve student behavior

• School uniforms are not necessary for schools

• School uniforms are necessary for schools

What was one of Elizabeth Van Loo's actions that could be seen as traitorous?

• Writing letters to the Confederacy

• Keeping a secret diary

• Using her fortune for the Union

• Helping Confederate soldiers

Why did Elizabeth Van Loo keep her ideas about slavery and secession hidden?

• To protect her family

• To write a book later

• To avoid being labeled a traitor

• To gain support from the Confederacy

What did the newspapers of Elizabeth Van Loo's time call her actions?

• Traitorous

• Patriotic

• Misguided

• Heroic

What is the purpose of creating a T-chart in the analysis of Elizabeth Van Loo?

• To organize evidence for hero and traitor claims

• To summarize the entire text

• To list her achievements

• To compare her to other historical figures

What is the final step in generating a counter claim according to the lesson?

• Drafting the essay

• Publishing the final version

• Writing the counter claim

• Reviewing the text

What did Elizabeth Van Loo do that was considered traitorous by her townspeople?

• She supported the Confederacy

• She wrote a book about the war

• She donated to Confederate causes

• She helped Union soldiers escape