Topic Guiding Questions

Guiding Questions For Topic Selection 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Where do I stand on this issue? Who is right? (For topics having opposing views) Why is this important to me? How does this affect my life? Is this issue worth taking a stand on? How could this affect the world, society, my town, or state? How does this issue make me feel? • Excited • Mad • Frightened • Concerned • Curious • Passionate • Joyous • Sympathy / Empathy • Confused 8. Which issue evoked the strongest emotions? 9. Am I curious about this issue? 10. Would I enter an argument / debate about this issue? Finish these statements: 1. I always wondered…….. 2. I always wanted to………… 3. If I had the money, I would……… 4. I would like to change the world by…….. 5. My life would be better if………. 6. The world would be better if……. 7. I’ve always dreamed of…………. 8. I would like to be a……………… 9. I know about__________, but want to know more ……………. 10. If ______________happened, it would change………..

J. Bryant

JHS MNPS

August 2007