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TOPIC Sentence
What do I believe? Am I stating what I need/believe in a positive manner?

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REASONS -3 or more
Why do I believe this?
Will my readers believe this?
Do I have valid reasons?
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EXPLANATIONS
Say more about each reason.
What details will persuade my reader?
Am I explaining my needs and wants?




CR
Counter Reason- 1 or more.
Who might disagree and why?
Am I considering other points of
view?
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EXPLANATIONS
Say more about the counter reason(s).



Refute it! Tell why your side is better? Am I being polite and using appropriate explanations to
make the point that my need is necessary?



EXAMINE
Check my paper again. Do I have all my parts? Yes______ No______
Does each of my paragraphs have at least 3 sentences? Yes______ No______
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ENDING
What do I want my reader to remember?