Support Paragraphs with Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning

This video tutorial focuses on argumentative writing, specifically on crafting well-supported body paragraphs. It covers the structure of logical paragraphs, emphasizing the importance of claims, evidence, and reasoning. The tutorial also discusses various types of evidence, including historical, literary, real-world, hypothetical, and personal examples. A hypothetical example is analyzed to demonstrate how evidence supports a claim. The video concludes by highlighting the importance of practice, reflection, and revision in improving writing skills.

What is the main focus of today's video?

• Writing conclusions

• Writing introductions

• Writing titles

• Writing well-supported body paragraphs

Which of the following is NOT a part of a logical paragraph structure?

• Conclusion

• Supporting ideas

• Topic sentence

• Analysis

What does the term 'claim' refer to in writing?

• The conclusion of the paragraph

• The evidence supporting the main idea

• The main idea or statement of the paragraph

• The analysis of the evidence

Which of the following is an example of an academic verb used in reasoning?

• Play

• Jump

• Analyze

• Run

Which type of evidence is considered the strongest?

• Personal examples

• Hypothetical examples

• Historical or literary references

• Imaginary examples

Why should personal examples be used cautiously?

• They are always incorrect

• They can be off-putting to the audience

• They are not allowed in academic writing

• They are too difficult to write

What is the hypothetical example used in the video to support the claim about respect?

• Respecting a teacher

• Respecting a book

• Respecting a Roomba

• Respecting a friend

What is the consequence mentioned in the hypothetical example about automation?

• Increased productivity

• Decreased respect for machines

• Degradation of culture

• Improved technology

What should you do after writing a paragraph to improve it?

• Show it to a friend

• Publish it immediately

• Reflect and revise

• Forget about it

What is the key to getting better at writing according to the video?

• Watching more videos

• Practicing regularly

• Reading more books

• Using complex words