C.A.F.E.
A menu of strategies that authors use to support their ideas in writing.
Comparisons: Comparing two or more items. This can be a simile or metaphor, or an
extended explanation.
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Example: I need a new phone because my old one is practically an antique.
Anecdote: Little stories one remembers; a brief personal story.
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Example: I remember the day my mother handed me the shiny and bright Iphone. I
couldn’t believe my good fortune.
Facts: Information gathered from other people or research that can be verified.
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Example: The Iphone 11 is $399 at Apple.com after you trade in an outdated version.
Examples: An extra detail to prove that your original statement is true. **It can begin
with the transition: For example,**
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Example: Most of my family doesn’t like Android products. For example, my
mother only uses Apple products, because she thinks they are superior.