Argumentative Writing Prompt

Determine if the prompt is informative or argumentative.

Are video games bad for your health?

• informative

• argumentative

Determine if the prompt is informative or argumentative.

Is online learning better than traditional face-to-face learning?

• informative

• argumentative

Determine if the prompt is informative or argumentative.

Can graffiti be considered art?

• informative

• argumentative

Determine if the prompt is informative or argumentative.

Should physical education be required every year of middle school?

• informative

• argumentative

Once you reach middle school, the school day becomes all academics and no recess. Many students find advantages at recess, however, schools still do not offer it in middle school. Read the articles attached about the pros and cons of kids having recess. Write an essay in which you argue whether or not students should have recess in middle school. Be sure to use evidence from all your sources.

• Informational/Explanatory

• Argumentative

You have read multiple articles that share the pros and cons of raising the driving age to 18. Write an essay that states your position on whether or not the driving age should be raised to 18. Be sure to use your sources.

• Informational/Explanatory

• Argumentative

The black bear population in Florida has grown rapidly. Many people believe having a short hunting season will fix the problem they are causing, while others strongly disagree. After reading the passages, write an essay in which you take a side on whether or not there should be a bear hunt in Florida. Be sure to use evidence from all your sources.

• Informational/Explanatory

• Argumentative

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Childhood obesity has been an ongoing problem for some time. Some people believe that we can combat the issue by requiring students to take PE every day. Others believe students should have a choice in what electives they take. Use information from the passages to write an essay in which you argue your stance on whether or not students should be required to take PE every day. Be sure to use evidence from all your sources.

• Informational/Explanatory

• Argumentative

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Over the years there have been many debates about changing the sports seasons here in Florida due to weather. After reading the sources and considering both sides, write to argue whether Football and Basketball should switch seasons. Be sure to use evidence from all sources.

• Informational/Explanatory

• Argumentative

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

School uniforms, you either love them or hate them! Use information from the following passages to write an essay in which you argue whether or not students should wear uniforms at school. Be sure to use evidence from all sources.

• Informational/Explanatory

• Argumentative

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9