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88 lessons · 8th Grade
Does social media do more harm than good for teenagers? Take a clear position and support it with evidence.
Should the voting age be lowered to 16? Present your argument with evidence. Be sure to include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Should standardized tests determine college admissions? Argue your position. Use evidence and examples to support your ideas. Proofread for grammar and spelling.
Should governments prioritize economic growth or environmental protection? Defend your stance.
Should there be limits on free speech? Explore both sides and take a position. Be sure to include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Explain how a democratic government functions. Include checks and balances. Use evidence and examples to support your ideas. Proofread for grammar and spelling.
Explain the science behind climate change and its effects on ecosystems.
Explain the key events and figures of the Civil Rights Movement. Be sure to include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Explain the process by which the human brain acquires and retains new information. Use evidence and examples to support your ideas. Proofread for grammar and spelling.
Compare capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies.
Write about a moment that fundamentally changed your perspective or direction in life. Be sure to include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Write a narrative exploring an aspect of your cultural identity. Use evidence and examples to support your ideas. Proofread for grammar and spelling.
Write about a time you or a character faced a difficult moral choice.
Write from the perspective of someone who feels like an outsider. Be sure to include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Write a story that connects two characters from different generations. Use evidence and examples to support your ideas. Proofread for grammar and spelling.
Choose a text you have read and analyze how the author uses symbolism.
Analyze how a character changes throughout a novel or story. Be sure to include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Identify a theme in a book you have read and explain how the author develops it. Use evidence and examples to support your ideas. Proofread for grammar and spelling.
Analyze the central conflict in a text and how it drives the plot.
How does the author's choice of narrator affect the reader's understanding? Be sure to include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Should schools start later in the morning? Use evidence to support your claim. Use evidence and examples to support your ideas. Proofread for grammar and spelling.
Is spending on space exploration justified when there are problems on Earth?
Should genetic engineering be used to prevent diseases? Explore the ethical implications. Be sure to include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Explain the process of photosynthesis and why it matters for life on Earth. Use evidence and examples to support your ideas. Proofread for grammar and spelling.
Explain how the criminal justice system works in the United States.
Should governments have access to private communications for national security? Be sure to include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Will artificial intelligence improve or hinder student learning? Argue your position. Use evidence and examples to support your ideas. Proofread for grammar and spelling.
Explain how immigration has shaped the culture of the United States.
Analyze the use of irony in a text and its effect on meaning. Be sure to include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Is a college degree necessary for success? Present evidence for your position. Use evidence and examples to support your ideas. Proofread for grammar and spelling.
