For and Against Essay Outline HOMESCHOOLING - P1: Introduction *Hook = Where? When? Why? Who? How? *Thesis = There are advantages and disadvantages to homeschooling. P2(Body P1): Advantages, TS: There are many advantages to homeschooling. A1: Learn at your own pace, A2 = Create your own schedule, A3: stronger relationship with family. P3(Body P2): Disadvantages, TS: However, there are also disadvantages to homeschooling. D1: Not enough socializing, D2: Lab supplies not readily available, D3: Do not have the resources to learn specific subjects. P4: Conclusion (Summary of thesis and persuasive arguments) *Restate thesis: Homeschooling has benefits as well as drawbacks. *(Leave a final thought.) T.S. = Topic Sentence (tells the reader what to expect in that paragraph) A = advantage, and D = disadvantage. Topics for “For and Against Essay”: 1. Is a gap year precious time for exploration and reflection or a year long vacation? 2. Should people have the right to own a gun? 3. Should smoking be illegal? 4. Social media simultaneously draws us together and pulls us apart; does the good outweigh he bad or vice versa? 5. Some states have legalized the possession of marijuana; is this a good idea?

6. Is it better for students to attend traditional schools or to be homeschooled?

7. Should animal testing be banned?
8. Should genetically modified organisms (GMOs) be widely used in food production?
9. Is the death penalty an effective deterrent to crime?
10. Should the voting age be lowered to 16?
11. Should college athletes be paid for their participation in sports?
12. Is technology making us more or less connected as a society?
13. Should the government regulate the use of plastic bags?
14. Is homeschooling a viable alternative to traditional education?
15. Should the use of animals in entertainment be banned?