Sauerkraut should be served in the school cafeteria. Ask the group and then summarize their opinion.
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10
Students should be allowed to watch movies on school nights. Ask the group, then summarize their opinions in your own words.
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10
Middle schools should separate classes for boys and girls. Ask a peer and then summarize his or her opinion.
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20
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.
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25
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.
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15
Middle school students should be allowed to stay home alone. Give your opinion and ask a peer their opinion, too.
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20
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.
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25
Libraries should charge children as much for overdue books as they charge adults. What might be BOTH sides of the argument?
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25
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.
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15
Movie theaters should allow people to bring their own snacks and drinks. Give your opinion and choose a peer to argue the other side.
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10
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.
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10
Everyone on a sports team should be allowed to play in every game rather than only the best players. Find out everyone's opinion.
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15
Children should be given allowances for doing chores at home rather than being expected to help out the family.
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5
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.
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25
People who don't recycle should be fined. Ask a peer then summarize their opinion.
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15
OPEN QUESTION- Collaborate with your peers to create your own opinion question. What are different sides of the argument (for and against)?
Did you come up with a question? Did you describe reasons for both sides of the argument? Which side do you think has the strongest reasons?
