Writing persuasively is a skill that students can use to succeed in real-life situations. Although persuasive essays can be compared to argumentative, they are more reliant on emotions to persuade the reader than on facts. Knowing your audience is crucial to anticipate and overcome any counterarguments. For great examples, read some mentor texts. These persuasive essay topics can be used as a practice.
Topics for Persuasive Essays on Education and School
Do you believe homework should always be required or optional?
Students should not be allowed to use their smartphones during school hours.
– Should schools enforce dress codes?
– I would change only one rule at school.
Is it a good idea to have a school year round?
– Should final exams be stopped?
Which is more important, academics being good or sports being good?
Which school is better: public or private?
– Does every student need to take part in athletics?
Are schools obligated to ban junk food from school cafeterias
– Should students be required volunteer in their local communities?
– Which subject is most important in school?
Is it helpful to have letter grades? Or should they be replaced by something else?
Is cheating allowed on tests or homework?
– Do students have to give grades to their teachers?
Do you believe college should be available for everyone who wishes to go?
– Should schools be allowed the right to ban certain books?
Which is smarter, street or book-smarts?
– Should every student learn a foreign language?
What is the best or worst school for single-gender students?
Topics for Persuasive Essays on Ethics and Life
– Can you eat animals?
Which animal is the best for a pet?
Visit an animal shelter. Select an animal that requires a home.
– Should we allow children to participate in competitive sports?
Which is more subject to peer pressure: Boys or girls?
– Should every American be allowed to vote?
– Which is better, honesty or kindness?
Which is more important, receiving or giving?
– Can animals be kept in zoos?
– Should we alter the US’s minimum driving age?
Which is better, happiness or success.
– Is democracy best?
– Social media: Are they helpful or dangerous?
Which do you prefer, reading books or watching TV?
– Should children have bedtimes? Or should they just fall asleep when they go to sleep?
Do you believe the government should provide health care free of charge to everyone?
Do you save or spend your allowance?
Plastic bags and plastic bottles should be banned
Which is more comfortable, living in the country or in a city?
– If you could make a law new, it would…
Persuasive essay topics just for fun
– You can choose a book that has been made into movies. Which was better: The movie or a book?
– Who is today’s or the past world’s greatest athlete?
– What’s your favorite holiday?
– Are professional athletes/musicians/actors overpaid?
Which is better, fiction of nonfiction?
– The most delicious food ever created is…
– The best genre of music is…
– Which book should everyone read?
What should the Olympics add to its roster?
Which Christmas tree is better: Artificial or real?
– Which season is the best?
– Can you put ketchup in a hotdog?
– Is a taco a sandwich?
Are clowns funny or scary?
Which is more deadly, vampires and werewolves?
– This is the best topping for pizza.
– Which superpower would you choose?
Should Pluto be considered a world?
– Which came first, chicken or egg?
– Which is the best videogame system?