1. lfg Example Paragraph with [ Bracketed Evidence ] to Support the Question gl Oil has had an overall positive effect on the development of Southwest Asia; however, it is important to note the negative effects of oil production as well. Sentences to support the positive effects of oil. Sentences to support negative effects of oil. [Countries that have a high population tend to have a lower per capita GDP] even though the nation is a major producer of oil (Document C). The Question: How does oil affect the development of Southwest Asia? Note: [Bracket] all of your evidence (facts) that support your answer to the question!

2. lfg Example Paragraph with [ Bracketed Evidence ] to Support the Question gl Oil has affected the development of Southwest Asia both positively and negatively. Overall, oil has positively increased the development of Southwest Asia. Oil has provided Middle Eastern nations with great wealth. With wealth from oil, some Middle Eastern countries are able to provide their citizens [with access to TV and the Internet] (Document A). Oil revenues have allowed many Middle Eastern countries to build [extravagant infrastructure and provide it’s citizens with luxury goods] (Document B). The Question: How does oil affect the development of Southwest Asia? Periods 2 & 3 CAUTION: This is a DRAFT! Be sure to check for spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes!

3. lfg Example Paragraph with [ Bracketed Evidence ] to Support the Question gl Oil has shaped Southwest Asia’s development both positively and negatively in many different ways including the region’s economy, education, health care, standard of living, and gross domestic product. Oil revenue has improved Middle Eastern lives as well as the overall development of the region. The government of Bahrain has used the profits from the sale of oil to increase the standard of living and health care. As a result, [life expectancy has increased by fifteen years and infant mortality has decreased by two-thirds] (Document C). The Question: How does oil affect the development of Southwest Asia? Period 6 CAUTION: This is a DRAFT! Be sure to check for spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes!

4. lfg Example Paragraph with [ Bracketed Evidence ] to Support the Question gl Oil has affected Southwest Asia in many ways. Otherwise known as “Black Gold”, oil has had both a positive and negative impact on the development of the Middle East. The development of the Middle East has been fairly positive due to the oil revenue generated from exports; however, the wealth gain has not been evenly distributed among all nations. For example, the United Arab Emirates has [gained more land and doubled its coastline] (Document B). Sheik Muhammad has not used the oil for war, but to administer housing, education, better health care, and technology in his country. The Question: How does oil affect the development of Southwest Asia? Period 7 CAUTION: This is a DRAFT! Be sure to check for spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes!