P.E. - is it worth it?
This task is about writing an argument, discussing and defending your point of view.
Feedback could be based on the following aspects of your writing:
Language and text features
- the organisation of your ideas
- the linking of your main and your supporting ideas
- the use of language in the expression of your ideas
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the accuracy of your spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Should we have daily physical education in New Zealand schools?
Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of every school day in New Zealand schools. Other people believe that students should spend most of their time in the classroom. Your task is to argue a case, either for or against daily physical education (PE) in schools.
Here are some opinions to get you thinking:
| "Doing PE gets the blood pumping. This helps my students think better." (Teacher) | "PE and sports taught me how to work in a team. This has helped me far more than knowing facts and figures." (Shane, 18) | "The health and well-being of New Zealand youth is at risk." (Ministry of Health) |
| "We can't get through all the NCEA work as well as do PE daily." (Year 13 prefect) | "School is about academic learning, and one period of PE a week is enough. They can do sport after school and at weekends." (Local MP) | |
| "I learnt real leadership skills doing sports at school." (Tai, 21) | "My kids are spending more and more time on devices." (parent) |