Should universities require students to take physical education classes?
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Write a balanced opinion essay of 300 words. Your essay should follow the format below.
Introductory paragraph
Hook
Background information
Body paragraph 1
Why universities should require students to take physical education classes with supporting arguments
Details
Body paragraph 2
Why universities should NOT require students to take physical education classes with supporting arguments
Details:
Concluding paragraph
Summary of both arguments
Your opinion with reasons
Prediction or recommendation
Criteria
0 Points
The requirements for a 1 are not met.
Less than 4 paragraphs written.
1 Point
Introduction has some brief background and a somewhat effective thesis statement
Concluding paragraph attempts to briefly summarize the arguments for both sides.
Each body paragraph has a topic sentence and somewhat brief support for the position.
2 Points
Introduction attempts a hook, has some background information and has a thesis statement.
Concluding paragraph tries to summarize both arguments and gives your opinion.
Each body paragraph has a topic sentence and at least 3 additional sentences containing mostly relevant facts, examples, reasons and/or explanations to support the topic sentence.
3 Points
Introduction contains an effective hook, clear and sufficient background information, and a thesis statement that clearly shows your opinion.
Concluding paragraph effectively summarizes both arguments, gives your opinion with reasons, and makes a logical prediction or recommendation.
Each body paragraph has an effective and appropriate topic sentence and at least 5 additional sentences containing relevant facts, examples, reasons and/or explanations to support the topic sentence.
