Argumentative Passages

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

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

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

Should students be able to grade their teachers?

• Argumentative

• Informational

Should schools offer cash bonuses for high test scores?

• Argumentative

• Informational

Do schools provide students with enough opportunities to be creative?

• Argumentative

• Informational

Write a persuasive letter to your school superintendent about whether or not students should wear uniforms.

• Argumentative

• Informational

Write an letter to your boss to persuade her not to fire you for an inappropriate comment you made on Instagram.

• Informational

• Argumentative

Write an essay in which you choose a stance on cell phones as an educational tool.

• Argumentative

• Informational

Write an essay about which is better: to never delete your iMessage conversations, or to delete them regularly.

• Informational

• Argumentative