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.

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

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

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

The age for getting a driver's license should be raised to 18 in all states. Give support for your opinion. Ask a peer to argue the other side.

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

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.

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

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

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

Educational TV shows should be used in school to teach students. Ask a peer their opinion, then add another supporting detail/reason to explain why it's a good or bad idea.

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

Middle schools should separate classes for boys and girls. Ask a peer and then summarize his or her opinion.