1. I found three main big ideas: zoos help protect endangered species through breeding programs, zoos provide educational opportunities for people to learn about animals, and zoos raise awareness and inspire action to protect the environment. These ideas give me strong points to build my body paragraphs around.
2. I feel confident about organizing my essay into clear paragraphs with topic sentences, supporting arguments, and examples. I also feel good about having strong evidence, like the giant panda example, that supports my thesis.
3. I am a little worried about making sure my essay reaches the word count and flows smoothly from one paragraph to the next. I also want to make sure I use persuasive language effectively so that my essay sounds convincing and not just like a list of facts.