Hi guys, as we all know, part of junior year is truly embracing the art of essay writing. I need to come up with several argumentative essay topics relevant to high school life. Any unique or interesting ideas? Thanks ahead.
Sure, it's a great idea to choose something that directly relates to your high school experience. Here are a few unique and interesting argumentative essay topics:
1. Should high school students be allowed to take mental health days off?
2. Is letter grading an accurate reflection of student understanding and intelligence?
3. Should schools have policies to regulate the use of social media during school hours?
4. The impact of standardized testing on the learning process and students' mental health.
5. Online classes vs. traditional in-person learning: Which one is more effective?
6. Should more schools implement study periods or free periods to help with student stress?
7. How does participation in extracurricular activities like sports or clubs influence academic performance?
8. Should schools change start times to later in the morning to allow for more sleep?
9. The role and effectiveness of student governments in shaping school policies and culture.
10. Are Advanced Placement (AP) courses significantly better than regular classes?
These are all multi-dimensional topics that you can delve into from various angles. Just be sure to pick a side and defend your argument well. Good luck with your essays!
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