1. Points. Why is your reason a good reason? In other words, what are your points for believing your reason is good? This is the same as saying, "I believe this (reason) is good because........".
Presentation portfolio: Brainstorm some good points in support of each of your reasons.
Presentation portfolio: Brainstorm some good points in support of each of your reasons.
| Reason A | Reason B | Reason C |
2. Choose your three (3) strongest points for each reason. Discuss your ideas with a friend & ask them which points they think are the strongest.
Presentation portfolio: Highlight in a different color your three (3) best points.
3. Start to develop your informal outline. Presentation portfolio: Start to develop an informal outline. An informal outline organises your thinking about the topic. An informal outline is a 'working' document to which information can be continuously added or deleted & reorganised as your understanding develops. Follow carefully the structure of the sample informal outline here & in your presentation portfolio. Add your thesis, reasons, & points to the informal outline.
