Position Statements
Topic:
Arguable
Viewpoints:
Why success in high school is important in today’s world…
High school success is important
High school success is not important
To write a position statement, gather a list of reasons to support your particular
viewpoint.
Viewpoint:
Supporting
Reasons:
Next, write a sentence or two that pulls all the information together and makes your
stance clear to the audience.
Example:
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