Question

Practice Creating Persuasive Leads

Directions: Compose a lead (attention catcher) for the following topics. Choose one topic you would like to focus on.

Persuasive Leads
Anecdote: tell a short story (1-4 sentences) related to your topic.
Question: ask a question that pushes the reader toward your position (don’t just repeat the topic)
An interesting Fact or Statistic: provide a citation. (1-4) sentences
A quotation: provide the author of the quote.

TOPICS
1.Should college athletes get paid for their services?
2.Should sugary snacks be banned from school?
3.Should smoking cigarettes and vaping be banned in all public places?​

Answer 1

Should college athletes get paid for their services?

Anecdote:

As a college athlete, I often spend over 40 hours a week practicing and competing, yet I am not allowed to earn any income from my athletic abilities.

Question:

Is it fair to expect college athletes to dedicate so much time and effort to their sports without providing them with any financial compensation?

An interesting Fact or Statistic:

According to a study by the National College Players Association, the average college football player is worth over $100,000 per year, yet they are not allowed to earn any money from their skills.

A quotation:

"It's time for a change. It's time for NCAA athletes to be treated like the employees they are." - Ramogi Huma, Executive Director of the National College Players Association.

Step-by-step explanation:

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