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 argumentative 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.