Why students should have mental health days | Hailey Hardcastle

How does Hailey grab her audience’s attention?

Why is Hailey qualified to speak about this topic? And which rheotical appeal is she using here? (ethos, logos, pathos)

How does Hailey make her topic relevant to everyone in her audience?

How does Hailey use pathos (emotions) to impact her audience?

What two pieces of evidence does Hailey use to support her point that mental health is a big issue for students in Oregon?

What are two benefits of the law for mental health days being passed?

What example does Hailey use to illustrate her third main point? Is this a valid comparison?

Read this article from January 2024 abut a student mental health bill in PA: PENN LIVE

Do some research to see if these student mental health day laws have been effective for reducing stress and mental health crises among students. (I spend about 30 minutes looking online for "pros and cons of student mental health day laws" and found very little).  If you find something, be prepared to share it with the class.