OPEN QUESTION- Collaborate with your peers to create your own opinion question. What are different sides of the argument (for and against)?

Middle school students should be allowed to stay home alone. Give your opinion and ask a peer their opinion, too.

Children should be given allowances for doing chores at home rather than being expected to help out the family.

Sauerkraut should be served in the school cafeteria. Ask the group and then summarize their opinion.

Students should have to walk to school if they miss the bus. Ask a peer his or her opinion. Then summarize your conclusion for the group.

Libraries should charge children as much for overdue books as they charge adults. What might be BOTH sides of the argument?

Seat belts should be on buses and students should be required to use them. Give your opinion, then ask a peer to argue the opposite side of the argument.

Students should be allowed to watch movies on school nights. Ask the group, then summarize their opinions in your own words.

Everyone on a sports team should be allowed to play in every game rather than only the best players. Find out everyone's opinion.

Students who get the best grades should get privileges such as extra free time. Ask a peer their opinion. Add another reason to support their position.

Movie theaters should allow people to bring their own snacks and drinks. Give your opinion and choose a peer to argue the other side.

Parents should be allowed to open mail delivered to any family member. Ask your peers their opinions and then summarize the main points for the group.

People who don't recycle should be fined. Ask a peer then summarize their opinion.