Supporting Reasons

In an Argumentative Essay

Essay Organization1.

o Introductiono Opinion Statemento 3 Strong, Factual Reasons

2. Reason 13. Reason 24. Reason 35. Last Paragraph

o Opinion Statemento 3 Strong, Factual Reasons

Essay Organization1.

o Introductiono Opinion Statemento 3 Strong, Factual Reasons

2. Reason 13. Reason 24. Reason 35. Last Paragraph

o Opinion Statemento 3 Strong, Factual Reasons

…because I like them, they are fun, and it’s

cool.

Reasons I can ProveWEAK REASONS STRONG REASONS

• I think the University of Utah Basketball team is the best in Utah because I like them, they are fun, and it’s cool.

• I think the University of Utah Basketball team is the best in Utah since they have strong players, they have a winning coach, and they have enormous fan support.

Because & SinceWEAK REASONS STRONG REASONS

• I think the University of Utah Basketball team is the best in Utah because I like them, they are fun, and it’s cool.

• I think the University of Utah Basketball team is the best in Utah since they 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

o Read the model aloud to your partnero Highlight the connecting word and 3 supporting reasons.

• Partner 2o Read the model aloud to your partnero Highlight the connecting word and 3 supportive reasons.

Cats Make the Best Pets

______ Make the Best Pets

Partner Practice• Write a paragraph convincing your mom, dad, or guardian

that your animal would make the best pet. o Questiono 2-3 Factso Opiniono Connecting word (because, since)o 3 Strong Reasons

• Ask your partner to highlight the: o Opiniono Connecting Wordo 3 Strong Reasons