ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS

STANDARD 1.1   Writing Strategies w Level 4

Focus: Set a focus, an organizational structure, and a point of view based on purpose, audience, aim, and format requirements.

SUPPORTING A POSITION

DIRECTIONS: The following sentences include a position statement, three reasons for the position, supporting evidence for each reason, and a concluding statement. Use a separate sheet of paper to copy the sentences in in paragraph form, rearranging them so that they are in the correct sequence.

• Federal law requires inspections of research facilities.
  

• The strongest argument, though, is the medical benefit.
  

• In short, until effective alternatives are found, scientists must rely on animal research.
  

• Also, it is currently the safest way to test new medical treatments.
  

• Animal research should be continued.
  

• First, there are protections to ensure humane treatment.
  

• New drugs must be tested first on animals because of the unknown effects.
  

• Animal research has led to such developments as chemotherapy, transplants, and vaccines.
  

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