16.10.11

Poverty, Drugs, and Homelessness - Speech

Poverty, Drugs, and Homelessness Speech Planning Sheet

Remember: The purpose of our writing in this class is to educate and inform the public on important social issues, AND to be a catalyst for change in our community and world.

I. Introduction
  • Introduce the topic you are writing about
  • Engage the audience
  • Present your thesis (what you will explain to or convince your audience of)
II. Body of Evidence (3-4 paragraphs)
  • Must synthesize resources to support and explain your thesis
    • 2 Class resources
    • 1 Resource of your own finding
III. Conclusion Options
  • Restate Thesis
  • Summarize Important Information
  • Provoke Further Questions
  • Suggest a Possible Solution