Genetically Modified Foods

1. Genetically Modified Foods Analyzing Risks & Benefits 5-parts

2. 1st Paragraph: Introduction • Briefly explain what genetic engineering is. • Pick a side – pro (for) or con (against) • Make a strong claim!! • Briefly pre-view your supporting ideas & possibly a counter-claim. • Write a transition sentence to lead you to your first point.

3. 2nd Paragraph: 1st supporting idea • Begin with a topic sentence about the first risk/benefit associated with GMO foods. • Explain what it is. • Next give a fact about it. • Add extra detail (a quote, an example, tell a bit more) • Give another fact about it. • Write a transition sentence to bridge to the next paragraph. (the second risk/benefit)

4. 3nd Paragraph: Next supporting idea • Begin with a topic sentence about the second risk/benefit associated with GMO foods. • Explain what it is. • Next give a fact about it. • Add extra detail (a quote, an example, tell a bit more) • Give another fact about it. • Write a transition sentence to bridge to the next paragraph. (the third risk/benefit)

5. 4th Paragraph: Big supporting idea • This should be the strongest, most important reason why a person should be pro/con. • Explain what it is. • Next give a fact about it. • Add extra detail (a quote, an example, tell a bit more, make it personal) • Give another fact about it. • Write a transition sentence to bridge to the next paragraph. (the conclusion)

6. 5th Paragraph: Conclusion • Restate the claim!! • Defend & summarize the side – pro (for) or con (against) • Briefly summarize by reviewing your supporting ideas. • Make a strong recommendation for action regarding GMO foods.