1. **State the problem:** Identify the claim, evidence, and reasoning in the given paragraph. 2. **Claim:** This is the main argument or point the author is making. In the paragraph, the claim is: **"By underestimating Dory, Marlin makes his search for Nemo more difficult."** 3. **Evidence:** This includes facts, quotes, or examples that support the claim. The evidence here is: **"Partway through their journey, Marlin’s annoyance with Dory leads him to say, 'I think it's best if I carry on from here by myself... you know, alone.' Still, he ends up being unable to continue his journey without Dory, who helps Marlin get directions from a school of moonfish who are initially unwilling to talk to him."** 4. **Reasoning:** This explains how the evidence supports the claim. The reasoning is: **"Because Marlin sees Dory’s presence only as a disadvantage, he overlooks her strengths and ultimately makes his journey harder than it needs to be."** This structure helps us understand how the paragraph builds its argument clearly and logically.