24 argumentative writing prompt cards for Grades 9-12, IB DP + CCSS aligned. Genuine debate topics with a “Consider” scaffold hint on every card.

Topics include universal basic income, civil disobedience, billionaires, climate refugees, meritocracy, hate speech, and whether universities should be free. Every prompt asks students to develop a nuanced argument or careful position — because at this level, simple takes aren’t enough. Every card includes a “Consider” hint naming the key dimensions of the debate.

Cards are print-and-cut ready, with 4 cards per A4 page. Use them for extended essay prep, debate, and university entrance writing. Aligned to IB DP Language & Literature and CCSS argument writing standards for Grades 9-12.

What’s included

• 24 argumentative writing prompt cards (PDF, 6 pages, 4 cards per A4 page)
• A “Consider” scaffold hint on every card
• Colour-coded purple header for easy sorting

Who it’s for

• Grade 9-12 English Language Arts teachers
• IB DP Language & Literature and Theory of Knowledge
• CCSS-aligned high school classrooms
• Extended essay prep, debate, and university entrance writing