This video is sure to convince your class of the importance of including strong evidence to support a thesis statement! Young writers learn what type of information is needed to convince a reader, where to attain such information, and the need to identify sources of information in the writing itself.

Concepts

concrete details, essay writing

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Additional Tags

concrete details, essay writing, brainstorming, Research, english language arts

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Classroom Considerations

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Pros

• Includes three different types of evidence one can possibly utilize in an essay
• Perfect video to kick-start the research process

Cons

• Will require further instruction on how to properly cite sources

Common Core

W.6.1.b