Topics

*Hover over the TOPICS dropdown in the upper right corner to see a full list of the pages filled with links to helpful research articles and videos.

Possible argumentative essay topics and research questions:

1. SPORTS:

• Should there be competitive sports at Highcrest and other middle schools?

• Are extreme sports worth the risk?

• Should people be climbing Mt. Everest?

2. GUM CHEWING: Should Highcrest and other middle schools allow gum chewing?

3. SCHOOL UNIFORMS: Should all students wear school uniforms?

4. SOCIAL MEDIA: Should kids have a presence on social media?

5. HOMEWORK: Should there be less homework for students?

6. RECESS: Should there be less or more recess time in schools?

7. PLASTICS:

• Should plastic water bottles be banned?

• Should plastic bags be banned?

8. GREEN ENERGY:

• Should people use green energy (wind, solar, etc.)?

• Should people be more focused on underwater or outer space exploration?

9. VEGETARIANISM: Should people eat less meat? Is it better to be a vegetarian?

10. ANIMAL RIGHTS:

• Should we keep animal testing?

• Should killer whale shows be banned?

• Should people support or boycott zoos?

• Should people be more focused on protecting humans from sharks, or sharks from humans?

11. Should Student Athletes be Paid?