Structuring Reasons in Argumentative Essays: Order of Importance Approach

The video tutorial explains how to structure argumentative essays using the order of importance approach. It covers the basic essay structure, including introduction, body, and conclusion. The tutorial provides examples, such as changing school start times and the issue of rewarding children with too many trophies, to illustrate how to organize reasons effectively. Viewers are encouraged to practice organizing their reasons to strengthen their arguments.

What is the primary purpose of the introduction paragraph in an argumentative essay?

• To provide supporting evidence

• To state the writer's claim or position

• To summarize the reasons

• To list the references

In the order of importance approach, how are reasons typically organized?

• Chronologically

• From least to most important

• Alphabetically

• From most to least important

When considering the audience, why might a writer choose to place the strongest reason last?

• To make it easier to write

• To leave a lasting impression

• To confuse the reader

• To follow a strict format

In the example about changing school start times, which reason was considered the most important?

• Improving academic work

• Enhancing student health

• Ensuring student safety

• Reducing transportation costs

What is the least important reason given for why children have too many trophies?

• They collect dust in rooms

• They motivate children

• They are expensive

• They improve skills

Why might giving trophies to all children be problematic, according to the video?

• It leads to unrealistic expectations

• It increases participation

• It improves teamwork

• It encourages competition

What is the main takeaway about organizing reasons in an argumentative essay?

• The writer should choose the order that best persuades the audience

• There is only one correct way to organize reasons

• The order of reasons does not matter

• Reasons should always be listed alphabetically