English Essay Writing: How to Choose a Topic for an Argumentative Essay

In this English writing lesson, learn about argumentative essays, the most common type of essay in school in the U.S. Learn what an argumentative essay is and how to choose a topic for an argumentative essay. Come back soon for the rest of the videos in this series, and keep learning English with me, an experienced English teacher!

✍️ QUESTION for PRACTICE:
What is a good example of an argumentative essay topic? SHare in the comments, and I'll give you feedback. Write it as a question. Here are some examples:

Should children be required to wear uniforms to school?
Should all adults be required to vote in elections?
Should free housing be provided for the local homeless population?
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0:00 How to Choose a Topic for an Argumentative Essay
1:25 What is an argumentative essay?
1:57 Both sides of issue in argumentative essay
3:15 How to choose topic for argumentative essay
3:20 Interest in the topic
4:09 Can be debated
5:52 Current topic
6:15 Good argumentative essay topics
7:24 Local topic
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