Paragraph 1- Introduction Introduce topic. Provide background on topic. What is aquatics? What does it mean? Claim- State your position.

Paragraph 2 Body Paragraph 1 State your FIRST reason in your own words. INTRODUCE QUOTE CITE QUOTE EXPLAIN/ ANALYZE QUOTE Explain what the quote means in your own words Explain why the quote MATTERS by connecting it back to YOUR REASON. Add any additional discussion on first reason.

Paragraph 3 Body Paragraph 2- REPEAT! State your SECOND reason in your own words. INTRODUCE QUOTE CITE QUOTE EXPLAIN/ ANALYZE QUOTE Explain what the quote means in your own words Explain why the quote MATTERS by connecting it back to YOUR REASON. Add any additional discussion on second reason.

Paragraph 4 Body Paragraph 3 - Concession & Refutation State what supporters of the other side might say. For example: Some may argue/ Some think/ Others oppose this idea because they think. State why their reason is WRONG or why it is not as strong as yours.

Restate your claim/ position in different words. Paragraph 5 Conclusion Restate your claim/ position in different words. End with something strong and satisfying! You might suggest what the future holds if your position is considered You might end with a humorous statement You might end with a warning