The MEAL Plan is a useful tool as we explore and examine how arguments in research articles are organized, and as we think about how to create our own arguments during the research process. Let's break down the parts of an argument to take a closer look:

initial response that includes the following:

1 sentence that states an argument can make about the topic based on the article. 2-4 sentences that explain why you have chosen this argument as a critical reader.

https://waldenwritingcenter.blogspot.com/2014/04/developing-paragraphs-with-meal-plan.html

Breaking Down the MEAL Plan: Beginning with the Main Idea