Each student will be given a topic and randomly assigned to either argue for or against it.
Step 1: First, you will use the CHSE Library website to find information about your topic. You will use a graphic organizer to help you plan your argument. This organizer will help you outline your main ideas and the facts you will use to support your position.
Step 2: After that, you will use notecards to write down your ideas in more detail. On each notecard, you should explain your reasons and give examples or facts to support your argument.
Your goal is to clearly explain your opinion and use facts to back it up.
Debate Topics:
1. Should college athletes at NCAA schools be able to get paid?
2. What impacts do social media have on society?
3. Should parents be held responsible for the actions of their children up to a certain age?
4. Should violent video games be banned?
5. Is fast food detrimental to humans?
Use the free online citation creators below to generate and save citations for all types of sources.
The password is cran_log.
Opposing Viewpoints is the place to look for information about current topics and controversial issues. It includes viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, statistics, images, videos, and audio files.
ProCon.org contains arguments on both sides of nearly 100 issues.
