Someone's comment on my "exquisite corpse" peer review thingy suggested we get together to create a list of argument prompts.
Please feel free to reply to this post with suggestions for debate prompts.
The game "Argue" uses prompts often involving pop culture (from like the 80s and 90s), but keeps the prompt silly enough so no one becomes too emotionally invested (preventing the game from turning into a war).
I'd be interested in possible prompts for today's pop culture (so students relate), or prompts that raise culture issues. I'm starting to think the debate format appeals to students because the positions are clear and the only choice they make is A or B.
*It would be fun if I could convince students to do a self debate, like the skit Stephen Colbert does on his show:
DEBATE TOPICS I'VE USED:
ReplyDeleteWhich is more dangerous to mankind: Pineapples or Cacti?
Which is more overrated: Weddings or 21st Birthdays?
Which is more Evil: Coffee or YouTube?
Which is more Evil: Disney or McDonalds?
Which is worth more: Cure for Cancer or Cure for AIDS?
Which is worth more: Learning to Read or Learning to Write?