2.16-Bell-ringer

Write two paragraphs on the prompt below.

The year is 2068. What is the world like now? What kinds of technology are available? What is society like? What are every items like cars, houses, clothes like?


Argumentative Essay Research

Below are five topics for an argumentative essay. You will select one of these topics to research; however, no two people can have the same topic at each table.

For your topic, you will need to develop five arguments for each side of the topic. You are expected to write down your argument and then write down facts that support this argument.

For example: The topic is: which is better--cats or dogs?--

Argument: Dogs are more inclined to be loving companions. 

Facts: Dogs need human contact to survive, dogs will stay with their owner even after they die, dogs are more likely to come when called, cats will eat their owner if the owner has died. 

Since you are creating five arguments for each side of the topic, you will have TEN total arguments and sets of facts.

You will also need to write down each of your sources. This will be extremely important later on in the process.

Possible topics:
1. school uniforms
2. gun control
3. lowering the drinking age to 18
4. raising the minimum wage
5. year-round school