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Supporting Explanation
In the past, people memorized important information. Today's youth rely on their
computers and cell phones to do assignments, record numbers, and save important
information. As a result, young people can find themselves unprepared in an
emergency, such as an electrical blackout. If their computer and phone batteries
die, these young people will be lost.

Supporting Example
For example, I do all my schoolwork on my computer. When my computer
crashed last week, I lost my only draft of an essay that was due the next day. As a
result, I got a bad grade.

Step 4: Give Your Paragraph Meaning
After you have given the reader enough information to see and understand your point, you need
to explain why this information is relevant, meaningful, or interesting.
Ask yourself:
• What does the provided information mean?
• How does it relate to your overall point, argument, or thesis?
• Why is this information important/significant/meaningful?
• How does this information relate to the assignment or course I am taking?

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