Issues
For/Against
Evidence
Vocabulary
Definitions
100
Honey Boo Boo is a bad influence on kids. Kids love Honey Boo Boo. They think it's cool to get hype on Red Bull and Mountain Dew. Kids should not be allowed to watch Honey Boo Boo.
What is Honey Boo Boo's effect on kids?
100
Tobacco is the leading cause of mouth cancer in the southern part of the US. In addition to mouth cancer, the juice from the tobacco burns your stomach and causes you to be sick.
What is against?
100
Smoking can be hazardous to your health. My uncle smoked for 22 years. He died of lung cancer last year at the age of 40 due to smoking. He was my favorite uncle.
What is "He died of lung cancer last year at the age of 40 due to smoking."
100
Noun; a statement, reason, or fact for or against a point
What is an argument?
100
Persuade
What is Verb; to induce to believe by appealing to reason or understanding; convince
200
Students should be allowed to wear anything they want to school. School uniforms take away students' freedom of expression. The idea of mandated school uniforms is growing across the nation.
What is whether or not kids should wear school uniforms.
200
Ruben Studdard is the best R&B heavy singer of all time! Ruben was given the nickname "The Velvet Teddy Bear" due to his charming personality and smooth vocals.
What is for?
200
Jail is a good place for some people. Some people sit in jail all day and play games. Some watch television all day. Then, there are some who read more when they go to jail and learn more about different things.
What is "Then, there are some who read more when they go to jail and learn more about different things."
200
Noun; partiality or favoritism in (a person); influence especially unfairly
What is bias?
200
Effect
What is noun; something that occurs as a result of another action (a cause)
300
Bubble gum is really good at helping students concentrate. When a student has bubble gum, it keeps them from tapping on their desks and disturbing others. All teachers should require their students to chew bubble gum in their classes each day to improve test scores.
What is chewing bubble gum in class?
300
Doritoes should be taken off of the market. Doritoes make you gassy and they make you smell like garlic and onions. Furthermore, Doritoes leave orange residue all over your hands.
What is against?
300
There seemed to be a lot of bias in the court system before the Civil Rights Movement. Two white men were arrested for killing Emmitt Till for whistling at a white woman. Even though it was a mountain of evidence against them, the two men were later released.
What is "Even though it was a mountain of evidence against them, the two men were later released."
300
Noun; the reason something happens as a result of this action
What is cause?
300
Debate
What is a noun; a formal discussion on a topic in public, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
400
All students should learn the Wobble dance as part of their PE curriculum. The Wobble requires hand and foot coordination. It also requires good range of motion for your arm and leg muscles. The Department of Public Instruction need to add the Wobble to the Common Core Standards in order to improve the physical activity of our students.
What is the benefits of adding the Wobble dance to the curriculum?
400
Mr. Shoffner's classroom in the coldest classroom on the 8th grade hall. His students have complained to the administrators in an attempt to get the temperature changed in the classroom. Next, the students' parents are coming to the school to have a talk with Mr. Shoffner.
What is against?
400
Many people who tried to protest for Civil Rights were treated unfairly. They were sprayed with water and bitten by dogs even though their protests were non-violent. There are documentaries that show actual accounts of the brutality of protestors.
What is "They were sprayed with water and bitten by dogs even though their protests were non-violent.?" and/or, "There are documentaries that show actual accounts of the brutality of protestors."
400
Noun; proof; what backs up the writer’s claims and assertions
What is evidence?
400
Valid
What is Adjective/adverb ; effective; fair; well-founded
500
Every Friday, outside vendors and restaurants should be allowed to sell their merchandise and food in the cafeteria during lunch. This would help improve the amount of absentees on Fridays.
What is the benefit of having outside vendors sell items in our cafeteria during lunch?
500
Buying a pet from the animal shelter is one of the best things you can do! In addition to knowing they've received all of their necessary shots, you get a chance to give an animal a 2nd chance at happiness.
What is for?
500
The death penalty should be outlawed. In recent years, DNA evidence has proven many people innocent who were found guilty in a court of law. How many innocent people have died already? Do we really want to chance more innocent people losing their lives?
What is "In recent years, DNA evidence has proven many people innocent who were found guilty in a court of law."
500
noun; a book, statement, person, etc., supplying information
What is source?
500
Relevant
What is Adjective; connected with the matter at hand or important social issues
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