Persuasive Writing and Evidence Evaluation

The video tutorial guides students on how to respond to a writing prompt by taking a position. It emphasizes the importance of analyzing evidence for both sides before deciding on a stance. The lesson involves planning, listing evidence, judging the strength of evidence, and finally selecting a position. The example used is writing a letter to the principal about the decision to stop recess. The tutorial concludes with a recap of the steps: list evidence, judge evidence, and take a position.

What is the main task described in the introduction of the lesson?

• Designing a new playground

• Creating a poem about school

• Writing a persuasive letter to the principal

• Writing a story about recess

What is a common mistake when taking a position on a prompt?

• Choosing a position based on personal preference

• Ignoring the teacher's instructions

• Writing too much about one side

• Selecting a position without analyzing evidence

What is the first step in planning a response to a prompt?

• Writing the final draft

• Listing evidence for each response

• Revising the response

• Submitting the letter

Which of the following is a reason to agree with the principal's decision?

• Children need exercise to stay healthy

• Recess helps us learn to get along

• It's more important to study

• We need a break from a long school day

What is a reason to disagree with the principal's decision?

• Some kids don't like other people

• We need to take care of the grass

• Recess helps us learn to get along

• State exams are approaching

What should be considered when judging the evidence?

• The number of reasons listed

• Which position has the strongest evidence

• The length of the evidence

• The popularity of the position

Which evidence was considered weak for agreeing with the principal?

• State exams preparation

• Fighting during recess

• Studying is important

• Taking care of the grass

What was the final decision made in the lesson?

• Agree with the principal

• Disagree with the principal

• Not to write the letter

• Write a neutral letter

Why was the decision to disagree made?

• Exercise and getting along are more important

• Studying is more important

• The principal's decision is final

• State exams are approaching

What is the final step in responding to a prompt?

• Revising the response

• Listing evidence

• Judging the evidence

• Taking a position