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Supporting Reasons. In an Argumentative Essay. Essay Organization. Introduction Opinion Statement 3 Strong, Factual Reasons Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3 Last Paragraph Opinion Statement 3 Strong, Factual Reasons. Essay Organization. Introduction Opinion Statement
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Supporting Reasons In an Argumentative Essay
Essay Organization • Introduction • Opinion Statement • 3 Strong, Factual Reasons • Reason 1 • Reason 2 • Reason 3 • Last Paragraph • Opinion Statement • 3 Strong, Factual Reasons
Essay Organization • Introduction • Opinion Statement • 3 Strong, Factual Reasons • Reason 1 • Reason 2 • Reason 3 • Last Paragraph • Opinion Statement • 3 Strong, Factual Reasons
Reasons I can Prove WEAK REASONS STRONG REASONS I think the University of Utah Basketball team is the best in Utah becauseI like them, they are fun, and it’s cool. I think the University of Utah Basketball team is the best in Utah sincethey have strong players, they have a winning coach, and they have enormous fan support.
Because & Since WEAK REASONS STRONG REASONS I think the University of Utah Basketball team is the best in Utah becauseI like them, they are fun, and it’s cool. I think the University of Utah Basketball team is the best in Utah sincethey have strong players, they have a winning coach, and they have enormous fan support.
1st Paragraph Question 2-3 Facts Opinion Because/since Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3
Have you ever considered a parrot for a pet? Parrots are brightly colored, have large beaks, and are found in the jungles of South America. In the movies, you often see parrots sitting on the shoulders of pirates. A pirate named Cotton, in Pirates of the Caribbean, had a parrot as a pet. In my opinion, I feel parrots make the best pets since they are the only pets that can talk back to you, they can go places with you, and they come in many different colors.
Partner Practice • Partner 1 • Read the model aloud to your partner • Highlight the connecting word and 3 supporting reasons. • Partner 2 • Read the model aloud to your partner • Highlight the connecting word and 3 supportive reasons.
Partner Practice • Write a paragraph convincing your mom, dad, or guardian that your animal would make the best pet. • Question • 2-3 Facts • Opinion • Connecting word (because, since) • 3 Strong Reasons • Ask your partner to highlight the: • Opinion • Connecting Word • 3 Strong Reasons