Choose an old argument or issue; something that has been around a long time. For example, the death penalty.
In pairs, I'd like you to spend some time investigating on the web and finding information in the news or other related areas on your topic that is LESS THAN 48 hours old.
Make a list of some of the newest trends.
Now, write a short paragraph that ties the old debate into something happening now. In other words, take this old topic and make it fresh again.
Quick Example: Death Penalty
--Death Penalty = an old debate. How to make it fresh? Some of the latest polls in England reveal that nearly 99% Sun readers think it should be made legal again in the UK: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/justice/article841077.ece
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