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I. Introduction
       A. Hook-- TVA snail darter story, featuring Zygmunt Plater's class
       B. Claim/Thesis-- There should be restoration of habitats for          endangered animals in order to protect all members of the environment.

II. Definition/Historical Context
      A. Terms
              1. Habitat
              2. Endangered
      B. Endangered Species Act History

III. Proof-- Reasons why habitats should be restored
      A. One species helps another
            1. Elk in North Carolina
            2. Panther in Florida
      B. Encourages conservation of natural resources
            1. Tennessee River
            2. St. John's River
            3. East Coast Inlets

IV. Counterclaim
      A. Restoring habitats is expensive.
            1. Money spent on elk project
            2. Money spent on American chestnut project
      B. Restoration is not guaranteed.
            1. Wolf project
            2. Panther project

V. Concession-- Yes, restoration is expensive and cannot be guaranteed.

VI. Rebuttal-- The loss of human quality of life is incalculable.
      A. Loss of productive farmland
      B. Loss of natural resources

VII. Conclusion
      A. Brief Summary
      B. Memorable Final Statement and/or Call to Action
          1. Contribute to National Wildlife Organization
          2. Quote from President of Sierra Club