Supporting Your Claim: Making Sure Reasons Align with Your Argument

The video tutorial guides students through the process of writing an argumentative essay. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that each reason directly supports the claim. The tutorial explains the differences between claims, reasons, and evidence, and provides a step-by-step approach to evaluate and improve reasons. Students are encouraged to practice these steps to strengthen their arguments and revise their writing effectively.

What is the primary role of a claim in an argumentative essay?

• To provide evidence for reasons

• To state the main argument or idea

• To list supporting details

• To summarize the essay

Which of the following best describes a reason in an argumentative essay?

• A statement that opposes the claim

• A fact that proves the evidence

• A summary of the essay

• A statement that supports the claim

What is the first step in ensuring that reasons support a claim?

• Replace reasons that don't support the claim

• Reread the claim

• List all possible reasons

• Write a conclusion

Why is it important to replace reasons that do not support the claim?

• To make the essay longer

• To ensure the argument is convincing

• To confuse the reader

• To add more evidence

Which reason best supports the claim that students should bring laptops to school?

• Laptops can be used for gaming

• Laptops are expensive

• Laptops are available in many colors

• Laptops help students take notes efficiently

What should you do if a reason does not support your claim?

• Use it as evidence

• Replace it with a better reason

• Include it in the conclusion

• Ignore it

Why is it important to support claims with clear reasons?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the essay shorter

• To strengthen the argument

• To add more words