7. Example of an Introduction It is now customary for students to have cell phones; however, allowing students to use cell phones at school has become a controversial issue among teachers and students. Sure, there are many positive effects of cell phone usage at school but there are many negative effects as well.

9. 1. Using the information presented, your own experiences, observations, and/or readings, write an article, for your school newspaper in which you examine the factors that cause students to drop out of high school. Thesis: There are many factors which cause students to drop out of high school.

10. 2. Using the information presented, your own experiences, observations, and/or readings, write a speech to present for a local civic group in which you explain the causes of urban sprawl in North Carolina. Thesis: There are many reasons for urban sprawl in North Carolina.

11. 4. The board of education in your community is considering cutting the budget for extracurricular activities. Write a letter to the board, describing the positive effects of extracurricular activities. You may use the information presented, your own experiences, observations, and/or readings. Hook: Thesis: