Why universities should require students to take physical education classes with supporting arguments

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 topic 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.