Focus_Statment_Formula

Focus Statement = topic + (main ideas X 3)
**Example...** **Topic:**  curbside recycling pickup should be provided by the city **Main Idea 1:**  it sends a positive message to neighbors **Main Idea 2:**  it would make recycling less inconvenient **Main Idea 3:** it would save landfill space (and help save the environment)

**Final Focus Statement:** Curbside recycling pickup should be provided by the city __because__  it will send a positive message to neighbors, recycling will become more convenient, and landfill space will be conserved.