Level 3 i - Identify Reasons and Evidence "Should Dodgeball Be Banned In Schools?" - Michelle Hansen - VUSD Browns Valley | Laabri

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The text states, "There are other objections to dodgeball." What does the word objections mean in this context?

Rules of the game

disagreement or disapproval

equipment choices

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Select the reasons and evidence that match the claim, "Dodgeball should be banned in schools"

It gives an unfair advantage to stronger kids

kids have fun playing the game

it teaches important mental and physical skills

"The game allows the stronger kids to pick on and target the weaker kids," says Neill Williams, a professor of physical educationat Eastern Connecticut State University.

the game "teaches hand-eye coordination and the ability to think and draw quick conclusions" according to Rick Hanetha, founder of the National Amateur Dodgeball Association.

some kids have to spend the majority of the game sitting on the bench

The game uses a soft, squishy ball

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Select the reasons and evidence that match the claim, "Dodgeball should remain in schools"

It gives an unfair advantage to stronger kids

kids have fun playing the game

it teaches important mental and physical skills

"The game allows the stronger kids to pick on and target the weaker kids," says Neill Williams, a professor of physical educationat Eastern Connecticut State University.

the game "teaches hand-eye coordination and the ability to think and draw quick conclusions" according to Rick Hanetha, founder of the National Amateur Dodgeball Association.

some kids have to spend the majority of the game sitting on the bench

The game uses a soft, squishy ball

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In Persuasive Writing, reasons tell your audience why they should listen to you.

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What is a counterargument

a short essay to express an opinion

facts, information and details that support the claim

reasons against what you want, that you use to strengthen your argument