What’s the best age to have a baby?
–Provide opening sentence(s) that project the writer’s tone, create interest in the reader, and demonstrate the relevance of this topic
–Identify the audience—those likely to read/hear your paper (may be opponents)
–Identify the perspective from which you are writing—you are the mouth piece for this group
–Identify and discuss the topic and show relevance (if not shown in the opening sentences)
–State your position
–Express your claim—3 point thesis
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–Topic Sentences=Your Perspective + Topic + Position + Thesis Point #1
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–Transition Sentence (optional)