Which of these best illustrates a strong claim?

a. the american colonists had an absolute right to declare independence from great britain.
b. the declaration of independence explained why the american colonists wanted to form their own government.
c. according to the declaration of independence, people have the right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
d. it was right for the american colonists to declare independence because the british government did not support their interests.

  plan: i will begin with a quotation about the importance of unity in a community. then, i will state my claim that an activity will unite our school by creating a shared vision, purpose, and direction. in the body, i will use three main points that describe the different avenues the students can take: through a variety of clubs, through a special event, or through an awareness week. i will provide evidence about other towns that have unity activities and the kinds of events that they include. pictures will illustrate my three main points in action. for the ending, i will restate the main idea in a new way and pose a question to keep the audience thinking.