Crafting Effective Claims in Argument Writing

The video tutorial by Mrs. Viber Johnson and Mr. Nash teaches how to create strong claims based on facts and evidence. It emphasizes the importance of supporting claims with solid evidence, akin to building a sturdy bridge. The tutorial explains the process of forming claims, starting with evidence, and constructing arguments. It provides examples, such as the Mexican-American War, to illustrate claims supported by evidence. The video concludes with practice exercises for students to apply the learned concepts.

What is the purpose of using strong evidence to support a claim?

• To make the claim more interesting

• To confuse the reader

• To make the writing longer

• To ensure the claim is believable and convincing

What is a claim?

• A statement without any support

• An idea or conclusion you come up with based on evidence

• A fact found in a book

• A random opinion

Why is it important to base your reasons and opinions on evidence?

• To ensure your reasons and opinions are credible

• To make your writing look longer

• To avoid doing research

• To impress your teacher

What is the difference between an argument and a claim?

• An argument is a fight, and a claim is a statement

• An argument is the main point, and a claim supports it

• A claim is the main point, and an argument supports it

• There is no difference

What should you do first when developing an argument?

• Start with evidence

• Start with your argument

• Start with a random idea

• Start with a conclusion

Why is it suggested to start with evidence when forming an argument?

• To impress your friends

• To avoid writing too much

• To ensure your argument is based on solid facts

• To make the process faster

In the example of the Mexican-American War, what was the author's claim?

• The war was unnecessary

• People in the United States had mixed feelings about the war

• Everyone supported the war

• The war was a success

What type of evidence did the author use to support the claim about the Mexican-American War?

• Personal opinions

• Facts and statements from various people

• Unrelated information

• Imaginary scenarios

What is the purpose of the practice exercises in the video?

• To confuse you

• To test your knowledge on random topics

• To help you practice writing claims based on evidence

• To make the video longer

Which of the following is an example of a claim based on the provided evidence about cell phones?

• Cell phones are expensive

• Not all students have cell phones

• Students with cell phones can enhance their learning experience

• Cell phones are a distraction