Writing Activity: Argument What quotation from the text best supports Laurence Gonzales's central idea-his most important message about survival? Write an
argument explaining why you agree or disagree with Gonzales's ideas about survival.
1. Sum up what the author wants
you to know about survival. Then,
write a claim stating your position
about what it takes to survive a life-
threatening event.
3. Write a draft of your argument. Be
sure to present your reasons and
evidence in a logical order.
2. Make notes about reasons that
support your claim. Then, collect
evidence that supports your reasons.
Consider an opposing claim and list
valid counterarguments.
4. Revise your draft to eliminate
unrelated or illogical evidence.
Finally, check your work to make sure
you have used the conventions of
standard English