Debating the Power of Words

This worksheet encourages students to explore complex ethical questions about persuasion and truth through structured debate prompts. For each scenario, they must write arguments for and against the statement, then state their personal stance with justification. Topics include propaganda, euphemisms, manipulation, and the role of the listener in ethical communication. The exercise sharpens reasoning, evidence-based writing, and respectful argumentation. Students practice balancing perspectives while considering real-world implications of language use.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Argumentative Writing and Debate Skills

English Language Arts – Critical Thinking and Ethical Analysis

Social Studies – Evaluating Propaganda and Persuasion

English Language Arts – Expressing and Supporting Opinions

This worksheet is part of our Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power collection.