Name: ___________________________________________________ Hour: ___ Date: _________________________
Topic Brainstorming
Use the space below to brainstorm possible topics for your speech. Before you choose your topic, remember that you need to
choose something on which you can take a strong stance.
My topic is: __________________________________________________ and my stance (opinion) on this topic is that
________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Name: _________________________________________ Hour: ____ Date: _______________________
Persuasive Speech Topic List
Below is a list of possible issues you may find interesting, or you may choose
another topic as long as it is approved by the teacher. Before you choose your
topic, remember that you need to choose something on which you can
take a strong stance.
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An individual who does not act in the face of an injustice should/should not be held accountable for
the results of the injustice.
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In a democracy, voting should/should not to be compulsory (required).
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Spanish classes should/should not be mandatory for students.
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All citizens of the USA should/should not complete one year of community service.
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All citizens of the USA should/should not be required to spend one year in a different country.
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There should/should not be separate classrooms for boys and girls.
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Immigration laws should/should not be revised.
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Downloading music and movies should/should not be illegal.
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The government should/should not add an extra tax for fatty snacks and junk food.
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Schools should/should not allow uncensored songs for school dances.
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School should/should not start later in the morning.
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Teachers and students should/should not be allowed to befriend each other on social networks.
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People should/should not need a license in order to become parents.
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There should/should not be stricter federal restrictions regarding Internet content.
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All people should/should not be required to speak English in the United States.
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Women’s appearance should/should not be held responsible for male thoughts and actions.
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Organized religions is/is not needed to lead a good life.
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Alternate Topic: _____________________________________________________________________
o Teacher Approval Signature: ______________________________________________________