Name _________________________
Continental Drift Writing Piece
You have been asked to present Alfred Wegener’s theory of continental drift to the U.S.
Geological Survey (USGS), as well as explain evidence to support it. You must go
above and beyond simply stating the evidence; the scientists are looking for convincing
evidence. What would you say to the USGS?
Use the following outline to construct a paper that fully and completely presents
Wegener’s theory.
Paragraph 1: Introduction
• Hook
• Who is Wegener
• What is continental drift
• Thesis statement
Paragraph 2: Evidence #1
• How/ why does this piece of evidence support continental drift
Paragraph 3: Evidence #2
• How/ why does this piece of evidence support continental drift
Paragraph 4: Evidence #3
• How/ why does this piece of evidence support continental drift
Paragraph 5: Conclusion
• Restate thesis
• Wrap everything up
• WOW statement to leave the reader thinking
Use as many of the following words as possible in your explanation.
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Pangea!
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rock structures!
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animal fossils!
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sea-floor spreading! !
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plant fossils
glacial deposits