Gina came up with a second reason and some evidence to support it. Write a paragraph. Use some of the words from this lesson to connect Gina’s ideas. Claim: Plastic is killing our oceans. REASON: It carries other pollutants. EVIDENCE 1: Oil can adhere to plastic and float for miles. EVIDENCE 2: Other debris clings to plastic and does not sink.
Answer tip: Your paragraph should clearly connect a claim and reasons. Keep in mind these words and phrases to connect a claim and reasons: because, since, as, therefore, due, as a result. Keep in mind these words and phrases to connect a reason and evidence: for example, such as, including, additionally, illustrated by, first, as well as, furthermore.