1. Supporting Reasons In an Argumentative Essay

2. Essay Organization 1. o Introduction o Opinion Statement o 3 Strong, Factual Reasons 2. Reason 1 3. Reason 2 4. Reason 3 5. Last Paragraph o Opinion Statement o 3 Strong, Factual Reasons

3. Essay Organization 1. o Introduction o Opinion Statement o 3 Strong, Factual Reasons 2. Reason 1 3. Reason 2 4. Reason 3 5. Last Paragraph o Opinion Statement o 3 Strong, Factual Reasons

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

6. Reasons I can Prove WEAK REASONSSTRONG 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.

7. Because & Since WEAK REASONSSTRONG 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.

8. 1 st Paragraph Question 2-3 Facts Opinion Because/since Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3

9. 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.

10. Partner Practice Partner 1 o Read the model aloud to your partner o Highlight the connecting word and 3 supporting reasons. Partner 2 o Read the model aloud to your partner o Highlight the connecting word and 3 supportive reasons.

11. Cats Make the Best Pets

12. ______ Make the Best Pets

13. Partner Practice Write a paragraph convincing your mom, dad, or guardian that your animal would make the best pet. o Question o 2-3 Facts o Opinion o Connecting word (because, since) o 3 Strong Reasons Ask your partner to highlight the: o Opinion o Connecting Word o 3 Strong Reasons