Drag each tile to the correct box. Match each sentence to the purpose it serves in the text's structure.
Having a furry companion can benefit
your physical health.
According to scientists at Harvard
University, "several studies have shown
that dog owners have lower blood
pressure than non-owners."
Since high blood pressure can be bad
for your heart, this demonstrates how
having a pet can help you stay fit and
well.
This sentence is the thesis statement of the text.
This sentence offers relevant evidence
to support the text's argument.
This sentence provides reasoning in the text.