Every year, approximately 5,000 exotic animals are sold as pets in the United States, contributing to a booming market that reflects society’s growing fascination with wildlife (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). While proponents argue that owning exotic animals can foster appreciation for biodiversity and provide unique companionship, the reality is that these creatures often require specialized care, pose safety risks, and disrupt local ecosystems when they escape or are released into the wild. While some may contend that responsible ownership can mitigate such issues, the dangers of exotic pet ownership far outweigh the potential benefits. Therefore, it should be illegal to own exotic animals as pets, as it not only endangers human safety and animal welfare but also threatens the environmental balance.
Write an introduction paragraph for an argumentative essay about whether or not it should be legal to own exotic animals as pets.
Using your Argumentative Writing Planner and the knowledge you've gained from this lesson, type your introduction paragraph with a hook, general information, and claim. Your introduction should achieve the following:
uses a statistic or fact to draw in the reader
includes background knowledge for the reader
addresses a counterclaim and then follows with your claim
takes a clear position on the issue and includes a claim that is one sentence
uses your best spelling, capitalization, grammar, and punctuation skills
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