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read this outline for an argumentative speech.

1. introduction: consuming organic food.
a. it is better for your health to consume organic fruits and vegetables
instead of conventionally grown produce.

2. organic fruits and vegetables are free of chemicals.
a. farmers who raise organic produce do not use synthetic pesticides.
b. some say the pesticide residue on conventional produce is minimal, but
even minimal amounts of pesticide can have a harmful effect over time.
c. organic produce is safer due to the lack of chemicals.

3. organic fruits and vegetables are more nutritious.
a. organic produce is packed with vitamins and minerals.
b. conventionally grown foods are not lacking in nutrition, but the
concentration of vitamins and minerals is higher in organic foods.
c. organic produce is healthier due to the high concentration of vitamins
and minerals.

4. organic fruits and vegetables are less likely to carry diseases.
a. organic farming is cleaner than conventional farming.
b. organic farming does not include chemicals that kill organisms, however
incidences of harmful bacteria are lower in organic produce.
c. organic produce is safer due to the low incidence of harmful bacteria.

5. organic fruits and vegetables are better for your health for three reasons.
a. organic fruits and vegetables are grown without the use of synthetic
chemicals, are more nutritious, and are less likely to spread diseases.
b. the lack of chemicals, the high concentration of vitamins and minerals,
and the lower incidence of disease are all better for your health.

the underlined sentence in the outline is
the thesis statement.
the topic sentence.
a counterclaim.
the conclusion.