Think about the following:

• What important events are occurring locally, nationally and internationally?
• What do I care about most?
• Is there someone or something I can advocate for?
• What makes me angry/happy?
• What beliefs/attitudes do I want to share?
• Is there some information the audience needs to know?

For this discussion, share a topic, purpose, and thesis. *NOTE: this does not have to be a topic to speak about, this is just for practicing writing a purpose and thesis.