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, lets 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.
2. 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. its not just a small problem it can change a teens life for a long time
3. 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, its obvious that everyone needs to work together to end teen drug use!!
satisfaction step
include the following:

• outline your solution briefly
• demonstrate how it solves the problem
• use examples to show how effective it is

topic sentence (point):
supporting evidence with commentary/analysis (include research + attribution)
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Explanation:

The content focuses on addressing teen drug use, involving research, evidence, and persuasive writing to advocate for collective action. The subfield of Writing (under Arts) is most applicable as it deals with constructing a persuasive argument, organizing content with hooks, claims, evidence, and conclusions, which aligns with writing techniques for advocacy or informative pieces.

Answer:

Arts - Writing