Transcript Persuasive Essay Topic-PE-period E 2012-13

11-16-12
 Please
have out your pro/con list.
 As a table group, pick the top 5
reasons for each side. Write on a
white board. Choose someone to
share responses in 5 minutes.
Writing Folder
7th grade divider sheet
 Jane Schaffer Terminology Notes
 Persuasive divider sheet
 Persuasive Notes
 PE pro/con list
 PE Thesis/Topic Sentence Chart
 Opposition Shaping Sheet
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6th grade divider sheet
 6th grade work
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Persuasive Essay Subject
Should Physical
Education classes be a
required course in
middle school?
Should Physical Education classes be a required course in middle school?
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Pros – “yes”
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Obese people need
exercise - Gets you in
shape – Healthy - Stay
more active
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Gives PE teachers a job
Easy grade
Generates money for the
economy
Creates a gap between athletes
and non-athletes
Costs money to buy equipment
Safety issue (Injuries - Heat
stroke – Allergies - Kids can
be laughed at
People get flabby
Not everyone participates
Most students won’t have a
physically future career
Takes away time from learning
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A break from the
academic classes - Make
friends
Well rounded (Creates 6
pillars of our character
traits, Learn social skills
like teamwork)
Cons “no”
Agenda 11-16-12
AR book – 2nd Quarter
goals due Dec. 19th.
 Read
Thesis / Topic Sentence Chart
 Physical
Education must be a
required course in middle
school.
 1st
reason – PE strongly encourages
students to become well rounded.
 2nd reason – PE gives students a
break from the regular classroom.
 3rd reason – PE promotes a healthy
Per. B
lifestyle.
Introduction – all CM
 #1
- Over the years Physical
Education class has been an
important part of the school day.
 #2 – As budget cuts are taking
away many school activities, we
need to continue this daily routine
for our students.
 #3 – Physical Education must be
a required course in middle school.
Per. B
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Reason opposition
ts – However, some may argue that PE is a waste of
time and money.
CD – They feel the money used for equipment and
teacher salaries could be better spent on academic
learning.
CM – Actually, many schools already have locker
rooms and gyms, so it does not cost any more money
to use the facilities already in place.
This is money well spent for our future generation.
CS – Therefore, PE should be a required course in
middle school.
Agenda
Read
AR book
Think about the
PE essay.
t-chart – 1st reason – PE strongly
encourages students to become
well rounded.
CDs
 Requires teamwork
 Promotes
sportsmanship
 Creates 6 pillars of our
character traits
 Learn social skills
 cooperation
 These are life skills
 Gives some students
the only time to suceed
in school
Per.
 Efairness
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CMs
Helps later In life
Become a better
person
More successful
Feel more confident
in life
Physical
persaverience
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Reason # 1 – Shaping Sheet
ts - PE strongly encourages students to become well
rounded.
cd – Since PE requires teamwork, students learn important
social skills like cooperation and being a good sport.
CD – During PE class, students can use the six pillars of
character traits supported by our school district such as
respect, responsibility, fairness, and caring.
cm – This is important because students will need these
real life experiences in places like college.
cs – A daily Physical Education class must be kept for our
students to be prepared for the rapidly changing world.
Per. B
t-chart – 2nd reason –PE gives students a
break from the regular classroom.
CDs
 Time to cool down
 Mental break time
 Fresh air
 Time to think about your
day
 Physical workout
 Time to talk to friends
 Stretch and get your blood
flowing
 Not in a classroom
CS -Get to run around
 Burn off energy
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CMs – why is it important
People look forward to
PE
Keeps students excited
about school
Go back to class
refreshed and ready to
learn
Won’t fall asleep
fun
Reason # 2 – Shaping Sheet
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Ts – Physical Education class gives students a break from
the regular classroom.
Cd – This daily activity allows students some mental
break time from regular academic classes, and it even
allows socializing with friends.
Cd – Since a typical middle school day is filled with
learning, PE gives students time to refresh and think
about their day.
Cm – This is important as students have now burned
off extra or unneeded energy, and they are now ready
to learn.
Cs - PE gives students more freedom, while making
sure they are not locked inside all day.
Per.B
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t-chart – 3
reason PE promotes a healthy
lifestyle.
CDs
TS:
Strengthens immune system
improves muscles and lungs
 CMs – WHY is this important?
 Makes people feel better / selfIncreases physical stamina
esteem / self-worth
Obese people need exercise
 Gives people sense of
Teaches nutrition / food
belonging
Get back into shape
 Live longer
 Live a happier , healthier life
Uses body instead of mind
Only time students get to
exercise
Improve Blood circulates
Improves hand / eye
coordination
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Reason # 3 – Shaping Sheet
Ts - PE promotes a healthy lifestyle.
Cd – As obesity rates continue to rise in the
United States, it is crucial for children to get
the one hour of daily physical exercise during
this class.
Cd – Students need to strengthen their bodies,
improve blood circulation, and build the heart
and lung every day so they can live a longer,
happier life.
Cm –Even a short PE class can get students into
a habit of daily exercise so they may continue
this routine later in life.
Cs – As you can see, Physical Education
encourages the well being of every middle school
student.
Conclusion Paragraph 6 – all CM
#1 – I want to persuade my reader that
PE should be a required course in middle
school.
 #2 – PE shapes students to become wellrounded, gives students a break from
class, and promotes a healthy lifestyle.
 #3 – The daily physical education class is
not only fun for students, but important
to the future.
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PE Planning Sheet Packet (9 papers)
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Pro/Con List
Thesis / Topic Sentence Chart
Introduction shaping sheet
Opposition Helper Sheet
Reason 1 t-chart / shaping sheet
Reason 2 t-chart / shaping sheet
Reason 3 t-chart / shaping sheet
Conclusion shaping sheet
Rough Draft
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Final Draft NOT stapled in packet.
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