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

2. 1 st 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. 2 nd Paragraph: 1 st 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. 3 nd 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.