1. PLEA Paragraph

2. Point
The point of your paragraph is your main claim. It is usually the answer to the question or prompt.

3. Link
The link is background information that connects your point and evidence.

4. Evidence
The evidence is a specific example from the text or another source (quote, summary, etc.) that supports your point. You must cite your evidence using the following format: (Author’s Last Name pg #).

5. Analysis
The analysis is your explanation of your evidence and its relationship to your point. Explain how your evidence proves your point.

6. PLEA Practice
As a class, use a leveled question from the Pixar video to write a PLEA paragraph.

7. PLEA Practice
Now, use the “Amigo Brothers” leveled questions to write your own PLEA paragraph.