Do schools provide students with enough opportunities to be creative?

You now know all about argument, how to use evidence to support your argument, and you also have the tools to cite your sources. It is time for you to put all of your knowledge to work and create your own evidence-based logical argument. What you will do: Select a topic from the following list and take a position on that topic. You will then write a two page essay that defends that position. Your essay should abide by the following guidelines: Must be at least two full pages in length (not including works cited page) Must include at least 2 outside sources Sources must be credible and appropriate Topic must come from the following list unless otherwise approved by teacher Must include a works cited page at the end of your essay Argumentative Writing Topics Propose a solution to a problem within your community. Should schools be graded by their standardized test scores? Should we rethink the time spend in high school? Do schools provide students with enough opportunities to be creative? How important are the arts to education? How should schools address bullying? How necessary is a college education? Is censorship necessary? Does technology make us more alone? Should what you say/do on social media affect you in the workplace? Is a video game a work of art? Should college athletes be paid in addition to getting free tuition? Should athletes who use performance enhancing drugs be forced to forfeit their titles and medals? Would you want a bike share program for your community? Do we give children too many trophies? Canvas Navigation-2.png Essay Outline Here is a Basic Argumentative Essay Outline to follow in case you are still unsure. Introduction Background information on topic Statement of your position on the topic (thesis) Overview of arguments to be presented (structure) Body paragraphs paragraph 1 Topic sentence outlining first argument Sentences giving explanations and providing evidence to support topic sentence Concluding sentence – link to next paragraph paragraph 2 Topic sentence outlining second argument Sentences giving explanations and providing evidence to back topic sentence Concluding sentence – link to next paragraph Following body paragraphs These follow the same structure for as many arguments as you wish to put forward in support of the topic. Conclusion Summary of the main points of the body Restatement of the position