2. ____________________________: What ________________ does the author make in _____________________ of his/her claim?

3. ____________________________: Keep track of what the author uses to __________________ each reason. Opinions should _____________ be used as evidence.

2. Reasoning: What logical or rational connections does the author make in support of his/her claim?

3. Evidence: Keep track of what the author uses to bolster each reason. Opinions should not be used as evidence.