Imagine it is late 1787. your town is holding a community picnic to show support for the new government. you are one of a very few people who know about the debate over the constitution. the townspeople have asked you to explain these events during the picnic in the center of town.

first paragraph: hook your reader into wanting to read your article. you could tell a story or use a quote. you might relate the past to modern events or your readers’ lives. introduce the event and basic facts like people and places. use at least three to five sentences.