Write a well-organized persuasive speech of at least three paragraphs on one of the topics provided. You MUST pick from the list below!

Pick from ONE of the topics below:


Should people be allowed to own exotic pets?



Should children under 16 be banned from social media?



Should animal testing be legal for pharmaceuticals or cosmetics?



Should college be free for everyone?



Should volunteering or community service be a mandatory requirement for high school graduation?



Should energy drinks be illegal for teenagers?
Hook
● An interesting/shocking statement about your topic

Background Info
● Provide the audience with details informing them about the topic and controversy.

Thesis
● Your position + your 2 reasons
● Write it in ONE complete sentence.



Body Paragraph
Criteria for Success
Your Writing
First reason
● First reason from your thesis
Supporting Information
● Proof or evidence that supports the reason 1

Persuasive Sentence(s)
● Explains how evidence supports reason 1
● Uses rhetorical strategy/devices

Second reason
● Second reason from thesis
Supporting Information 2
● Proof or evidence that supports the reason 2

Persuasive Sentence(s)
● Explains how evidence supports reason 2
● Uses rhetorical strategy/devices


Conclusion
Criteria for Success
Your Writing
Call to Action
● What should your audience do? Why should they do this? How will it improve the world?

Restate Thesis
● Restate your thesis from your introduction in a new way


Part 2- Essay Writing: Use your notes above to write your complete three paragraph persuasive speech below!
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Final Draft
(DELETE THIS - insert your final draft using Size 12, Times New Roman or Arial font, double spaced here; be sure to include a unique an original title for your speech)