Outline

Paragraph 1: Introduction

-        Define purpose of the State of the Union

-        What are 3 of the issues that Obama talks about in SotU?

-        Which issue/action is most important?

Paragraph 2:  Body

-        Explain how your issue/concern is more important than the other two?

-        How does the evidence supplied by the president support that action?

-        What will happen if we do not solve the issue?

-        How will it benefit the nation if the action is passed into law?

Paragraph 3:  Body/Conclusion

-        Why is  your action controversial or not?

-        What party would support your action?  Why?

-        What party would oppose?  Why?

-        How might this issue be compromised to make it more palatable to both parties?

-        Conclusion