Question

attention step
hook the audience’s attention
with one of these techniques:

• a startling statement
• a rhetorical question
• a quotation
• a funny story
• a dramatic story

hook: (consider including research + attribution here)
did you know that every day, hundreds of teenagers in our country are putting their
futures at risk by using drugs? teen drug use can permanently damage developing
brains and lead to a lifetime of problems. today, let’s talk about why drugs are so
bad for teenagers.
arguable claim/thesis: schools, parents, and communities must work together
to stop teen drug use, because it harms developing brains, raises the risk of
lifelong addiction, and ruins teens chances at success in school and life
need step
this step develops the need
for change. now that you
have your audience’s attention
you will clearly show them
what the problem is and the
extent of it.
topic sentence(point): teen drug use is a big and harmful problem that needs
quick action because it badly affects teen bodies, minds, and school work.
supporting evidence with commentary/analysis (include research +
attribution)

1. the national institute on drug abuse says that almost 30 percent of high school

seniors in the us have used an illegal drug in the last year. this drug number shows
that teen drug use is really common. a lot of teens are at risk, so we need to do
something about it right away.

1. a study in the journal of adolescent health found that teens who used weed a lot

were 2.5 times more likely to get depression by age 25. this shows that drug use as
a teen can lead to serious mental health problems later. it’s not just a small problem it
can change a teens life for a long time

1. the centers for disease control and prevention (cdc) found that teens who use

drugs are three times more in a car crash. drug use messes with a teens ability to
drive safely. things like reacting to other cars, making good choices on the road,
and even staying awake gets harder. this doesn’t just put the teen in danger; their
friends in the car or other drivers on the road are at risk too.
closing sentence: with the high number of teens using drugs, the mental health
risks, and the danger on the roads, it’s obvious that everyone needs to work together
to end teen drug use. ()

Explanation:

The content focuses on teen drug use, its impacts, and the need for collective action. The subfield of Psychology (under Social Science) is relevant as it deals with mental health impacts (like depression from drug use) and behavioral aspects (driving safety issues due to drug - impaired judgment), which are core areas of psychological study. Also, the call for schools, parents, and communities to act relates to educational and social aspects, but the emphasis on mental and behavioral impacts makes Psychology the most probable subfield.

Answer:

Psychology (under Social Science)