1. Does Our Consumerism Need To Change?
Thesis statement: I do not think America’s consumerism needs to change because we
have the right to use our money, spending helps the economy, and it makes us happier.
Outline
I. Introduction
A. Opening statement
1. My parents always told me to use my money wisely.
2. . Startling statement
B. Bridge
1. Fact about consumerism
2. Quote
C. Thesis Statement
II. The Right to use your money
A. Our money, our purchase
1. Buy what we want that’s legal
a. Materials
i. Shoes
ii. Clothing
iii. Food
b. Quote
B. Money the consumer worked for
1. Worked for the money
III. Helps The Economy
A. Purchasing Products
1. Televisions
a. Purchase helps for paying bills
i. Keeps the store running
ii. Able to show electronic products to customers
b. Purchase goes to paying the employees
i. Employees have money to play their bills
ii. Money to buy food
B. More Jobs
1. Spending more creates businesses
a. Businesses will need more employers
IV. The Joy of spending
A. Makes people happier
1. People are less stressed when they get what they want
2. Quote
B. People feel wealthier
1. It can boost your self esteem
2. People feel better about themselves

2. Topic sentence 1: If we have the right to spend our money, why should
we be limited?
Topic sentence 2: Will all the purchasing we do, it helps the economy
Topic sentence 3: Spending money can make people happier.