For or Against

Read the following paragraph.

A number of health problems can be traced to a poor diet. The drinks and snacks that are typically sold in vending machines are not part of a healthy diet.

Is the author for or against the school cafeteria having vending machines for students to use?

• For

• Against

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Read the following paragraph.

Only students who are able to bring money to school would be able to purchase snacks from the vending machine . It’s not fair that some students would be able to purchase snacks and others wouldn’t.

Is the author for or against the school cafeteria having vending machines for students to use?

• For

• Against

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Read the following paragraph.

Repeated practice helps students develop skills that they need to be successful in school. Having homework everyday gives students time to practice these skills.

Is the author for or against students having homework everyday?

• For

• Against

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Read the following paragraph.

As students get older they will be expected to complete more of their schoolwork at home. Having homework everyday gives students the chance to develop good homework habits that they will need in high school and in college.

Is the author for or against students having homework everyday?

• For

• Against

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Read the following paragraph.

At school, students are able to do their work with the help of their teachers. Homework gives students the chance to do their work independently.

Is the author for or against students having homework everyday?

• For

• Against

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Read the following paragraph.

Students work hard all day. When students get a chance to take a break after school (instead of doing homework), they will come to school the next day refreshed and ready to work.

Is the author for or against students having homework everyday?

• For

• Against

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Read the following paragraph.

It is important for students to develop many kinds of skills, some of which are best learned outside of school. Having time for sports and other extracurricular activities is important.

Is the author for or against students having homework everyday?

• For

• Against

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Read the following paragraph.

Having free afternoons gives students the chance to do important things like spend time with family and friends.

Is the author for or against students having homework everyday?

• For

• Against

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6