102+ ‘Argument’ Writing Prompts
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Dogs vs Cats: A Debate
Write a persuasive essay from either a dog or a cat’s viewpoint on which species is superior.
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The Power of Social Media
Discussion about how social media has impacted the field of journalism in the recent years.
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Golden Years or Gilded Cage
Convince your readers about the pros or cons of retirement homes for elderly parents.
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The Dark Side of Social Media
Convince your readers about the negative impact of social media on young people’s mental health.
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Dino Debate
If you could bring back any species of dinosaur back to life, which one would it be and why?
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The Valentine’s Day Fight
Narrate a fictional Valentine’s Day argument with your partner and explore how you would resolve it.
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The Heated Exchange
Use a heated argument between two characters to reveal previously undisclosed information or secrets.
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Expository Explorations
Create an informative essay on a subject you’re passionate about, ensuring to provide clear, concise information.
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Superkid Lifesaver
What if you wake up one day with superpowers? How would you use your powers to help others?
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Digital Age Dilemma
Explore whether the importance of writing has diminished in the middle school setting due to digital advancements. Support your argument with personal experiences or examples.
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Tiny Teacher
Imagine you are the teacher and have to explain the importance of writing to your first-grade class.
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Harvest Table Tensions
Describe a Thanksgiving dinner where a heated discussion or argument broke out.
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Examining Animal Rights
Consider the ethical issue surrounding the use of animals for various human needs.
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The Art of Persuasion
Pick a topic you’re passionate about and write a persuasive argument supporting your view.
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Combatting Systemic Racism
Argue for effective methods to fight systemic racism in modern-day society.
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Role Reversal
Revisit a memory where you had a misunderstanding or argument with someone. Now, rewrite the same scenario from the other person’s perspective.
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Revising Relationships
Explore how relationships or friendships in your life might have changed if certain arguments or miscommunications had been revised.
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Tales of Conflict & Resolution
Narrate an incident of disagreement within your family and focus on how it was resolved.
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Absurdist Delusions
Write a story of a person who sees ordinary objects come to life and interact in unexpected ways.
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Feuding Friends
Describe a situation where two best friends have a big disagreement and how they navigate through their feelings.
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Are We Too Dependent on Technology?
Present your argument on whether or not society is too dependent on technology.
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The Natural Wonder Argument
Choose one natural wonder and compose a persuasive essay on why it should be preserved at all costs.
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Save the Trees
Pen a persuasive letter to your school principal, arguing why your school should go paperless.
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Letter to the President
Write a formal letter to the President of your country expressing your ideas and opinions.
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Eco Warriors
Write a persuasive essay about why your class should start an eco-project to help the school become more green.
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Art and Accessibility
Write on the argument that art, especially modern art, has become too elitist.
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Dealing with Denial
Palpable evidence of climate change surrounds you, but your best friend denies it exists. Write about how you would convince them otherwise.
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Facing a Challenge
Discuss a personal challenge you’ve faced, how you overcame it, and how it changed you.
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The Elephant Versus Rhinoceros Debate
Write a story where you and your kindergarten friend have differing opinions on whether elephants or rhinos are better.
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Android Rights
Machines have gained sentience and began demanding for equal rights. Write a persuasive argument either for or against this movement.
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Myth-Inspired Invention
Create a novel, innovative device or system that is inspired by an element or idea from mythology.
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“Sibling Stand-offs”
Share an anecdote about a hilarious debacle or heated argument you once had with your sibling.
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Forgotten Inventors
Choose an underrated inventor from history and argue why their contribution should be more recognized.
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Clash of Philosophies
Write a scene where the hero and the villain have a verbal battle about their ideologies before the physical battle begins.
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Exploring Balance
Argue for the balance between content, creativity, and grammar in grading student writing.
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Perfect Playground
Imagine your perfect playground and describe it. Explain why your design is the best.
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Regretted Goodbye
Write about a character who was infected with the zombie virus right after having a heated argument or serious falling out with a loved one.
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Historical Injustice
Base a legal argument on a real historical event where justice was not rightly served.
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Corporate Misdoings
Develop an argument against a fictitious corporation with unethical business practices.
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Animal Trial
Generate an argument for an unusual court case: a dog who has destroyed a priceless artefact.
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Climate Change Skepticism
Write an argument on why some individuals and groups are skeptical about climate change.
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The Chocolate Bunny Debate
Create a playful argument between two characters debating over the best part of an Easter chocolate bunny to eat first.
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Planet’s Advocate
Imagine you’re the Earth’s lawyer in a trial, arguing that humanity should make more significant changes to protect the planet.
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Droids’ Rights Activist
Write a piece arguing for or against the sentient rights of droids in the Star Wars universe.
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Censorship Versus Freedom of Speech
Write about whether censorship limits freedom of speech or protects society from harmful content.
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Animal Testing Dilemma
Are the benefits gained from animal testing worth the moral cost? Argue your viewpoint in the animal testing debate.
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Mandatory Volunteering
Does mandatory volunteering contradict its purpose? Present your stance on compulsory community service in schools.
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School Uniform Controversy
Debate whether or not school uniforms should be required in public schools.
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Space vs Ocean Exploration
Put forth an argument supporting why we should invest more in exploring space or our oceans.
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Climate Change Viewpoints
Review different perspectives on climate change and formulate your own argument.
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Elevating Education
Argue for an educational reform you believe would significantly improve the school system.
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The Rear Window
Write a story where the main character, due to their circumstances, becomes a voyeur to an escalating incident.
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The Heated Exchange
Write a short piece involving an argument between two characters, where every line of dialogue progressively reveals more about their conflict.
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Compulsory College Education
Argue about whether or not college should be made compulsory for all high school graduates.
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Use of Technology in Education
Debate whether technology in the classroom enhances or obstructs learning.
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Nature Versus Nurture
Create an argumentative essay in support of either ‘Nature’ or ‘Nurture’ in human development.
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Animal Testing or Animal Rights?
Take a stand on the ethical implications of animal testing for scientific research.
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Social Media’s Impact on Youth
Argue whether social media usage has a positive or negative impact on today’s teenagers.
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The Power of P.E
Write a speech convincing your principal why physical education should be a daily class.
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Broken Bond
Write a story about two close friends who are pulled apart because of a severe argument and how they work through their feelings and mend their relationship.
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Blood Magic Controversy
Present an argument from a fictional character’s perspective on the usage of Blood Magic in Thedas.
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A Falling Out
Write about a disagreement or argument that leads to a temporary or permanent rift between you and your companion.
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Templars: Protectors or Jailer?
Take on a discussion where one side passionately projects Templars as protectors of society, while the other sees them only as jailers imposing their will.
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Debunking Negative Beliefs
Identify any negative self-beliefs you hold and write a counter-argument to each.
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Reconstructing Past Dialogues
Write about an important conversation you had with the person you’re trying to heal the relationship with.
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Busting Negative Assumptions
Identify one negative belief you currently hold about yourself and come up with an argument against it.
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The Silent Script
Imagine a conversation with a person or entity that caused you emotional distress. Write this dialogue, expressing all the unsaid sentiments.
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Reframing the Past
Reflect on a past argument, misunderstanding, or conflict and write about it from your partner’s perspective.
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The Struggle Within
Your Villanelle will document the internal battle between your head and your heart.
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Education Reimagined
Articulate a case for reimagining the education system, focusing on creativity and critical thinking over rote learning.
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Technological Evolution
Persuade your readers that the rapid pace of technological advancements is beneficial to humanity.
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Persuasive Plea for a Cause
Write a speech that persuades the audience to support a cause you feel passionately about.
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Public Policy Analysis
Choose a public policy implemented in your country and evaluate its ramifications and effectiveness.
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Accessibility in Education
Present an argument about the importance of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) tor improving accessibility in education.
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Dinner Table Tales
Capture an important family discussion or argument that happened around the dinner table.
