Task 2
Presenting a Persuasive Argument
In this activity, you’ll use presentation software to create a presentation of 10 to 15 slides that predicts how Earth’s climate zones (polar, temperate, and tropical) will change over the next century. You’ll use what you learned about the climate zones in Task 1. Your presentation should answer these questions:

Which types of climactic events do you predict will alter the climate zones?
How will climate zones be affected?
What evidence from online or other sources supports your predictions?
How might changing climate zones affect the plants and animals that live in them?
Follow the steps provided to plan and create your persuasive presentation. Do additional research if necessary and use this guide to writing a persuasive argument.

Estimated time to complete: 2 to 3 hours

Part A: Forming a Thesis
A thesis statement is the central idea of your argument. It should be focused and provide answers to the question, What am I trying to claim? It should tell listeners how you think Earth’s climate zones will change over the next century. Write your thesis statement in the answer space.