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Gather Reasons 🟪 Pick two or three strong reasons to support your opinion. Reasons answer the question “Why?” Strong reasons are based on facts (statements that can be proven).

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Tip
The strong reason is a fact that can be proven about the Starstuff Club. The weak reason is a personal feeling that some readers would disagree with.
Arrange Your Reasons 🟪 List your reasons by order of importance. If readers are likely to agree with your opinion, put your strongest reason first. If readers are likely to disagree, build up to your strongest reason.

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