Crafting Evidence-Based Paragraphs

What is the main goal of the lesson discussed in the video?

• To summarize the text

• To write a book review

• To compare two characters

• To use evidence from the text to support an opinion

What is the essay prompt that the students will be working on?

• What challenges does Junior face at Reardon?

• Why does Junior become better at basketball after transferring to Reardon?

• Why does Junior transfer to Reardon?

• How does Junior's family support him?

What is the first step in writing a paragraph according to the video?

• Writing a conclusion

• Summarizing the text

• Finding quotes from the text

• Stating your opinion in response to the essay prompt

What is the example opinion statement given in the video?

• Junior becomes better at basketball because he has a new coach.

• Junior becomes better at basketball because he is more confident and feels less pressure at Reardon.

• Junior becomes better at basketball because he has better equipment.

• Junior becomes better at basketball because he practices more.

What should you do after stating your opinion?

• Support the opinion with reasons and explanations

• Find quotes from the text

• Summarize the text

• Write a conclusion

What is one reason given for Junior's improvement in basketball at Reardon?

• He has a better coach

• He has better equipment

• He has no expectations placed on him

• He practices more

What is the purpose of using quotes from the book in your paragraph?

• To conclude the paragraph

• To introduce new ideas

• To provide evidence that supports your opinion

• To summarize the text

What does the example quote in the video illustrate about Junior's feelings at Reardon?

• He is indifferent

• He is nervous but not scared

• He is scared

• He is confident

What should you do after including a quote in your paragraph?

• Find another quote

• Summarize the text

• Explain why the quote supports your opinion

• Write a new opinion

How should you conclude your paragraph?

• By stating a new opinion

• By adding more quotes

• By summarizing your argument

• By introducing a new idea