190+ Questions for Persuasive Arguments
Your topic MUST come from this list. ONE TOPIC PER CLASS.
BANNED TOPICS (Don’t even ask me! I will say NO)
➢ Abortion (for or against)
➢ Any Drug and/or Alcohol Topics (including legalizing, changing minimum ages, etc)
➢ Gay Marriage (for or against)
➢ Anything sex-related
➢ Gun Control
➢ Death Penalty
These are overused and overdone. Explore another issue!
Education
1 Is Cheating Getting Worse?
2 Should Students Be Able to Grade Their Teachers?
3 Does Your School Hand Out Too Many A’s?
4 Should Middle School Students Be Drug Tested?
5 Should Reading and Math Be Taught in Gym Class Too?
6 How Seriously Should We Take Standardized Tests?
7 How Well Do You Think Standardized Tests Measure Your Abilities?
8 Do You Spend Too Much Time Preparing for Standardized Tests?
9 Should Schools Offer Cash Bonuses for Good Test Scores?
10 Should We Rethink How Long Students Spend in High School?
11 Do Schools Provide Students With Enough Opportunities to Be Creative?
12 What Are You Really Learning at School?
13 How Important Is Arts Education?
14 Does Gym Help Students Perform Better in All Their Classes?
15 Who Should Be Able to See Students’ Records?
16 Are Children of Illegal Immigrants Entitled to a Public Education?
17 What Is the Right Amount of Group Work in School?
