By the end of this project, you will have researched a current issue, debated that issue, and
written a persuasive paper on that issue. It is VERY important that you are interested in the issue
you are in charge of, though you DO NOT have to agree with the position you are arguing. Keep this
paper in your binder as a guide and check off each item as you complete it.
Find at least one “fact” about your issue. This can be a statistic, quote, or any other type of
fact that you will use both in your opening statement and in your essay. You may sign up to
use the Internet, do your research by taking a survey, or by reading the newspaper. Your “fact”
should support one of your arguments. Include the fact on your FRAME.
1. Introduction: this card should include your thesis (your position on your issue) and an
outline of the three main arguments you will use to support your thesis.
2. First Argument: this card should include your first argument to support your position as
well as details/examples/facts about that argument.
5. Conclusion: this card should restate your thesis and review your arguments as well as
leave the listener/reader with something to think about.
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Practice your presentation. Remember that good presenters do the following:
1. engage the audience by making eye contact with people in all areas of the room.
2. show enthusiasm by gesturing and changing the position of their bodies.
• My speech has a clear purpose and • I choose words that are expressive
main ideas stand out. and accurate.
to be continued in part 2 . . .