Supporting Claims with Evidence

This video tutorial teaches how to support a claim with evidence in an argumentative literary essay. It covers analyzing a prompt about Elizabeth Van Loo, planning and drafting an essay, and grouping evidence from least to most important. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of connecting evidence back to the claim and provides strategies for writing impactful body paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a review of the writing process and outlines the next steps for drafting a conclusion.

What is the main focus of the lesson on supporting claims with evidence?

• To learn how to write a narrative essay

• To explore the life of Elizabeth Van Loo

• To practice writing poetry

• To understand how to support a claim with evidence

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

• Drafting the essay

• Publishing the essay

• Revising the essay

• Reading and analyzing the text

Why is it important to group evidence from least to most important?

• To avoid using quotes

• To strengthen the impact of the claim

• To make the essay longer

• To confuse the reader

Which piece of evidence is considered most impactful in proving Elizabeth Van Loo's heroism?

• Her work as a nurse

• Her success as a spy

• Her determination despite feeling defeated

• Her use of personal wealth

How did Elizabeth Van Loo use her personal wealth to save lives?

• By donating to charity

• By investing in businesses

• By bribing guards to help prisoners

• By buying food for herself

What role did Elizabeth Van Loo's spy activities play in her heroism?

• They were irrelevant to her heroism

• They were a hobby

• They helped her gain fame

• They directly contributed to saving lives

What should be considered when choosing a quote as evidence?

• Its author

• Its relevance to the claim

• Its length

• Its popularity

What is the final step in the writing process as discussed in the lesson?

• Reading the text

• Generating a claim

• Editing and publishing the essay

• Drafting the body paragraphs

What is the purpose of connecting each piece of evidence back to the claim?

• To make the essay longer

• To ensure the evidence supports the argument

• To avoid using quotes

• To confuse the reader

What is the main takeaway from the lesson on supporting claims with evidence?

• The need to use complex vocabulary

• The significance of grouping and analyzing evidence

• The value of writing in first person

• The importance of writing long essays