Directions: Carefully read the three texts. Write a source-based argument on the topic below.
Topic: Should high school students have recess?
Your Task: Closely read the three texts that are attached below. Then, using evidence from at least two texts to write a well-developed argument discussing whether high school students should have recess. Establish your claim. Then distinguish your claim from opposing claims. Use relevant evidence from at least two of the sources to develop your argument. Do not simply summarize each text.
Guidelines:
Establish your claim and write a clear thesis regarding recess in high schools.
Distinguish your claim from alternate or opposing claims
Use specific, relevant, and sufficient evidence from at least two of the sources
Identify each source that you reference by text number and line number(s) (for example: Text 1, line 4 or Text 2, line 16)
Organize your ideas in a cohesive and coherent manner
Maintain a formal style of writing
Follow the conventions of standard written English
Texts:
Text 1 – Physical Activity Guidelines for School-Aged Children and Adolescents
Text 2 – The Dangers of Recess
Text 3 – Recess Defined
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