Unit #3 Summative: 4 Paragraph Position Paper OR Report- Graphic Organizer Issues in Canadian Geography

Introductory Paragraph
Format
Your Work
Topic sentence:
Introduces the resource issue and its importance to sustainable development in Canada.

Position Sentence:
Statement of how the geographic perspective you chose will lead to sustainable development.

Summary of Arguments Sentence:
List the an argument that supports your position in the order that you will present them.

Closing Sentence:
Finish the paragraph.

First Body Paragraph:

Format
Your Work
Topic Sentence
Introduce the first argument and how it relates to your perspective on the issue.

Point 1
Statement that supports your main argument in this paragraph and the overall position of the paper.

Evidence in Support of point 1
Identify where your information came from and the specific fact.

Explanation of point 1
Thorough explanation of the significance of this point and fact to the main argument.

Point 2
Statement that supports your main argument in this paragraph and the overall position of the paper.

Evidence in support of point 2
Identify where your information came from and the specific fact.

Explanation of point 2
Thorough explanation of the significance of this point and fact to the main argument.

Point 3
Statement that supports your main argument in this paragraph and the overall position of the paper.

Evidence in support of point 3
Identify where your information came from and the specific fact.

Explanation of point 3
Thorough explanation of the significance of this point and fact to the main argument.

Concluding Sentence:
Make a statement that summarizes how your 3 points support your position on sustainable development.

Second Body Paragraph:

Format
Your Work
Topic Sentence
Introduce the first argument and how it relates to your perspective on the issue.

Point 1
Statement that supports your main argument in this paragraph and the overall position of the paper.

Evidence in Support of point 1
Identify where your information came from and the specific fact.

Explanation of point 1
Thorough explanation of the significance of this point and fact to the main argument.

Point 2
Statement that supports your main argument in this paragraph and the overall position of the paper.

Evidence in support of point 2
Identify where your information came from and the specific fact.

Explanation of point 2
Thorough explanation of the significance of this point and fact to the main argument.

Point 3
Statement that supports your main argument in this paragraph and the overall position of the paper.

Evidence in support of point 3
Identify where your information came from and the specific fact.

Explanation of point 3
Thorough explanation of the significance of this point and fact to the main argument.

Concluding Sentence:
Make a statement that summarizes how your 3 points support your position on sustainable development.

Concluding Paragraph:
Format
Your Work
Topic sentence:
Restate the resource issue and its importance to sustainable development in Canada.

Position Sentence:
Restate how the geographic perspective you chose will lead to sustainable development.

Summary of Arguments Sentence:
Restate the 3 arguments that support your position in the order that you presented them.

Closing Sentence:
Finish the paper with a powerful statement that leaves the reader convinced of your argument.