Name_ __________________________________________________________ DATE_______________________

DEBATABLE ISSUES
Directions: Use the chart below to keep track of arguments about a controversial issue covered in The New York
Times. First, write a statement of purpose or policy summing up the issue (School uniforms should be required
in all schools), then use a Times article or articles to list arguments for or against (pro or con) the statement.

Headline of article:_ __________________________________________________________________________________

Date:________________________________________________________________________________________________

Statement of purpose or policy:

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Pro or Affirmative Con or Negative

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