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You will research the topic you pick. Use the Research Tool on Magic School to help you!

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You will research the topic you pick. Use the Research Tool on Magic School to help you!

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You will research the topic you pick. Use the Research Tool on Magic School to help you!

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You will research the topic you pick. Use the Research Tool on Magic School to help you!

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Using the correct verb mood can make your argument stonger!

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Participle phrases can help add sophisticastion to your writing!

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You will research the topic you pick. Use the Research Tool on Magic School to help you!

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Step 1: Make sure you add a new page to the end of your essay.

Step 2: Go to Tools

Step 3: Click on Citations

Step 4: Keep MLA Format

Step 5: Click + sign Add a citation

Step 6: In drop down menu Source Type, choose website.

Step 7: Copy the URL from your article.

Step 8: Paste the URL into the box labeled "search with a URL".

Step 9: Click Search

Step 10: Scroll down and select Continue.

Step 11: Click Add Citation

Step 12: Click the + add citation for your 2nd source

Step 13: Repeat Steps 6-12

Step 14: Click Insert Works Cited

Step 15: Be sure the Work Cited Page is it's OWN page, and not just under your conclusion.

(Add ALL sources BEFORE you click Insert Works Cited)

** If you are not given the option to continue,follow these next steps:

**Step 1: Select "Cite Manually"

**Step 2: Fill in all of the boxes that have a BLUE STAR next to them.

**Step 3: If your article does not have an author listed, then click the box that says Corporation/Organization and list the organization. (i.e. ProCon.org or Brittanica)

**Step 4: Fill in the name of the article

**Step 5: Fill in the website name. The website name and the organization name CAN be the same! (i.e. ProCon.org)

**Step 6: Paste the URL link into the box labeled "URL".

**Step 7: The Access date is TODAY's date.

**Step 8: Click Add citation source.

**Step 9: Once both sources have been cited, click Insert Works Cited.

**Step 10: Be sure the Work Cited Page is it's OWN page, and not just under your conclusion.

(Add ALL sources BEFORE you click Insert Works Cited)

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Should parents limit their children's screentime?

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Should students be graded on executive functioning skills as well as academics?

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Can reducing meat consumption reduce greenhouse gases?

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Writing the Counterargument and Rebuttal

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Should energy drinks be banned for kids under 18?

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Should influencers be considered role models?

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Writing Ninjas: How To Write A Strong Thesis Statement

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Learn to Write a Conclusion in Under Five Minutes!

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You can choose a topic (NO POLITICS) to research on your own. You MUST find your own research articles and have them approved by your teacher BEFORE you begin writing the essay.

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Argumentative essays tend to require a little more research and logic than their cousin, the persuasive essay-but your middle school students will enjoy the opportunity to argue convincingly to readers all the same. And, more importantly, as they research their papers, gather evidence, and form their positions and arguments, they'll be learning and practicing a number of important writing and critical thinking skills.

With these 33 new argumentative essay topics for middle school students, you can help your students learn more about what makes a good argument and how to evaluate and decipher so-called "evidence."

As they explore topics like the ways in which schools handle bullying and whether or not the Pledge of Allegiance should be required in schools, they'll have the chance to see how biased some sources may be-and how those sources can be construed to support a particular side of an argument. Whether students choose to argue for or against a given topic, you can be sure they'll learn plenty about the components of an excellent argument either way!

Use these argumentative essay topics to teach your middle-schoolers all about the process of delivering well-researched, evidence-based arguments to their peers.

33 Middler Schooler Argumentative Essay Topic Ideas

1. Do people have a right to Internet access?

2. Do violent video games make people more likely to be violent in real life?

3. Is it ever fair for minorities to receive special treatment or consideration?

4. Does the average American have a healthy diet?

5. Should students have a greater say in what they learn?

6. Do girls or boys face more societal pressure-or do they face equal amounts?

7. Do schools do enough to prevent bullying?

8. Does reality television accurately depict real life?

9. Does nature or nurture play a bigger role in who we are?

10. Do athletes, celebrities, and CEOs deserve to make more money than the average person?

11. Is arts education as important as other types of curriculum?

12. What is the greatest challenge today's students face?

13. What responsibilities do people have to help one another out?

14. What one thing should all households be doing to conserve energy?

15. Is Common Core good for students?

16. Does pop culture have value?

17. Should parents monitor their children's Internet usage?

18. When it comes to government monitoring, which is more important-individual privacy or national security?

19. How does the location someone grows up in affect who they become?

20. Should the Pledge of Allegiance be recited (or required) in schools?

21. Should official forms and documents have more than two options available when asking about gender?

22. Do participation trophies have value, or do they undervalue the achievements of the winners?

23. Should children have restricted limits on the amount of screen time they can have?

24. Is climate change real, and is it happening?

25. What types of responsibilities does a government have to take care of its citizens?

26. Knowing what we know about the dangers of smoking, should cigarettes be outlawed?

27. Should students be required to learn a second language in school?

28. What issue should lawmakers be most concerned about?

29. Should Photoshopped magazine covers be banned?

30. Should religion be kept out of politics or brought into it?

31. Do celebrities have a right to privacy or do they forfeit some of that right by choosing to live in the public eye?

32. Should peanut products and other common allergens be kept out of schools?

33. Is it immoral to download copyrighted content illegally-or is it something that is a violation of the law, but not an issue of ethics?

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Argumentative essays tend to require a little more research and logic than their cousin, the persuasive essay-but your middle school students will enjoy the opportunity to argue convincingly to readers all the same. And, more importantly, as they research their papers, gather evidence, and form their positions and arguments, they'll be learning and practicing a number of important writing and critical thinking skills.

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MLA Tutorial #3: Works Cited Page Formatting

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This MLA tutorial discusses the overall format of the works cited page, including hanging indentation and alphabetizing.

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Argumentative Writing Unit - Lesson 5: Body Paragraphs

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Add more pizzazz to your writing with punctuation!

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You will research the topic you pick. Use the Research Tool on Magic School to help you!