Analyzing Argumentative Essay Components

The video tutorial guides students on how to make a claim for an argumentative essay by examining evidence. It begins with an introduction to argumentative essays, followed by an analysis of the essay prompt. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of close reading and character analysis, using the example of Ellen and William Craft's escape from slavery. It outlines the steps to craft a response, including generating ideas, drafting, and revising. The video concludes with a review of notes and verification of evidence to support the claim, ensuring a comprehensive response to the prompt.

What is the primary focus of this lesson on argumentative essays?

• Summarizing a text

• Creating a fictional story

• Making a claim by examining evidence

• Writing a narrative essay

What is the first step in the writing process mentioned in the video?

• Drafting and revising

• Editing and publishing

• Close reading of the text

• Generating and planning

What is the author's message in 'The Great Escape from Slavery of Ellen and William Craft'?

• Freedom is not worth the risk

• The Crafts were not determined

• The reward of freedom was worth risking their lives

• The Crafts were not smart

What is the first step in responding to the prompt?

• Writing the conclusion

• Analyzing the prompt

• Drafting the essay

• Publishing the essay

Why is it important to analyze the prompt carefully?

• To write a longer essay

• To skip the planning phase

• To ensure all components of a full response are addressed

• To avoid using evidence

What should be included in the essay besides supporting evidence?

• Only the author's opinion

• Unrelated stories

• Competing views or opposing arguments

• Personal anecdotes

What characteristic best describes the Crafts according to the video?

• Cowardly

• Brave

• Unintelligent

• Indifferent

What is the purpose of the argumentative essay map?

• To avoid planning

• To write a fictional story

• To organize thoughts and evidence

• To confuse the writer

What is the final step in the writing process as mentioned in the video?

• Analyzing the prompt

• Editing and publishing

• Close reading

• Generating ideas

What does the video suggest about the Crafts' escape plan?

• It was not risky

• It was a common method

• It was ingenious and brave

• It was poorly thought out