Weighing an Argument
Weighing an argument means to examine the pros and cons.
For example:
Should students elect their teachers?
Some teachers would teach harder. Some teachers would give
Some teachers would prepare more every student good grades.
for class. Students might elect teachers
Some bad teachers wouldn’t get they like, not good teachers.
elected. Teachers might teach what is
Some teachers would try to make interesting and not what is
their class more interesting. important.
Weighing the argument:
On the one hand, . . .
On the other hand, . . .
Some people argue that students should elect their teachers. On the one hand, teachers would be worried about their job so some teachers would teach harder and prepare more for class. Also, teachers would try to make their classes more interesting. And most of all, some bad teachers would not get elected so the quality of education would improve. But on the other hand, teachers might give every student good grades to keep the students happy. Students might not elect good teachers but instead elect teachers they liked or teachers that were easy. Also, teachers might teach what is interesting and not what is important.
Should middle school students study whatever they want?
Should school vacation be increased?
Should school vacation be in spring and fall?
Should alcohol be made illegal?
Should we spend more money on space exploration?
Should we buy things from other countries?
Should we get rid of tests in school?
Should high school students study for one year in a foreign country?
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