1. Gang Violence in America Student Name Mrs. Geraci English 11 Research Presentation 26 March 2012

2. Thesis Gang violence is rising in America due to a lack of value placed on family, low socio economic status, and lack of law enforcement presence.

3. Subpoint- Topic Sentence Concrete Detail 1 ◦ (Orally explain- give commentary- don’t post) Concrete Detail 2 ◦ (Orally explain- give commentary- don’t post)

4. Subpoint- Topic Sentence Concrete Detail 1 ◦ (Orally explain- give commentary- don’t post) Concrete Detail 2 ◦ (Orally explain- give commentary- don’t post)

5. Conclusion- C.S- wrap up Main pt1 Main pt 2

6. Call to Action You can volunteer at youth centers ◦ (orally explain importance- prove thesis) Families should sit down for at least one meal together ◦ (orally explain importance- prove thesis) Schools should provide career training and work release ◦ (orally explain importance- prove thesis)

7. Works Cited Cut and paste from essay