Title: Civil Unions: A controversial issue Topic: Civil Unions: a definition and an explanation of both sides of the issue Specific Purpose: to inform my audience of both sides of the debate concerning civil unions. Thesis Statement: We must understand the concept of civil unions and gay marriages as well as the issues that coincide with these concepts before we are able decide who is right and what is fair. INTRODUCTION Attention material: Thesis statement: …showed first 75 words of 992 total…

…showed last 75 words of 992 total…July of 2000. It gave gay and lesbian couples in that state more then 300 benefits, protections, and responsibilities that were previously given to heterosexual couples only. CONCLUSION Summary Statement: Now that we understand the concept of civil unions and gay marriages and issues involved in the debate. We are more prepared to decide what is fair. Concluding remarks: Regardless of the position you take on this issue, you are now better informed to make a judgment.