Name: MirellaMEdina

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Paragraph #1 – Introduction (Beginning of Story or Account)
Hook (Attention-grabbing beginning)

The Galapagos Islands or The Enchanted Islands as they are also known, are one of the greatest treasures
that we find in the Pacific Ocean, it is called a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Description of issue (What was the main conflict in the story? Set the Scene.) Galapagos is known for its
endemic species needs and for the studies of Charles Darwin that allows him to establish his theory of
evolution by natural selection. They are called, touristically, "The Enchanted Islands".

Thesis Statement: (begin events, offer a moral, identify a theme)

Paragraph #2: Event #1 - Paragraph #3: Event #2 -

The fauna and flora that populate the inhabited islands in the Galapagos
Galapagos Islands _

Evidence to support
Evidence to support
(3 details)
(3 details)
1. income security for certain foods
1. San Cristobal

2. it is a unique territory in the world 2. Santa Cruz

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Main source of Charles Darwin's studies

Evidence to support
(3 details)
1. "The origin of species"
2. they have become a living laboratory

Paragraph #5 – Conclusion
Closing Action:

Restate thesis:

Concluding Statement: (Reflection statement for the reader to think about; Analyze events and lessons learned)
The Galapagos Islands must be protected to avoid the spread of endemic species of flora and fauna