Do NowDefine the following in your own words1. Premise2. Conclusion

Debatable Topics

8th Grade Language Arts

Debatable ClaimsAre CONTROVERSIAL:

Meaning: two logical people might disagree based on evidence and reasoning used to support the claim.

Example: Using a cell phone while driving puts you and other drivers in danger

Non-Debatable Claims

Are FACTSMeaning: they

cannot be argued

Example: Cell phones are a popular form of modern communication. 

When choosing a topic, make sure the topic…

1) Is INTERESTING to you

When choosing a topic, make sure the topic…

2) Involves CONFLICTING viewpoints

When choosing a topic, make sure the topic…3) Is CURRENT and RELEVANT

When choosing a topic, make sure the topic…4) IMPACTS other people besides yourself

When choosing a topic, make sure the topic…5) Can be considered from DIFFERENT angles

When choosing a topic, make sure the topic…6) Is NOT CLICHÉ or too common

Abortion

Death Penalty

Euthanasia Global WarmingRecycling

Thumbs Up or Down?Are the Following:

Debatable: Thumbs UpOrNon-Debatable: Thumbs Down

Thumbs Up or Down?Public school students should be required to wear school uniforms.

Thumbs Up or Down?Pollution is bad for the environment.

Thumbs Up or Down?The United States should not get involved in foreign conflicts.

Thumbs Up or Down?I should be able to spend a hundred dollars a month on new clothes.

Thumbs Up or Down?

A president should be able to run for more than two terms.

Together…Let’s think of some possible topics for an argumentative essay…

On Your OwnComplete the questions on page 141 of SpringBoard by writing debatable and non-debatable claim.