CAASPP Success - Grade 7 Reading Comprehension - Argumentative #1

Group 1

• PE helps students relax and have fun.

• PE gets students moving during the school day.

• PE is crucial for students' academic, mental, and social development.

• PE prepares students for sports competitions.

• They have higher grades in math and science.

• They develop positive attitudes toward school and better social relationships.

• They spend more time on homework.

• They have fewer absences from school.

• Active kids performed worse on tests.

• Active kids showed no change in academic performance.

• Active kids saw a 12% boost in memory tests and a 9% bump in attention span.

• Active kids preferred recess over PE.

• Cerebellum

• Hippocampus

• Frontal Lobe

• Brainstem

• They enjoy PE more than other subjects.

• They are 1.5 times more likely to achieve higher standardized test scores.

• They request more PE classes.

• They prefer doing homework over physical activity.

• No significant impact

• Increase in anxiety levels

• 20% less anxious and 15% less depressed

• Increase in academic stress

• PE has no impact on obesity rates.

• Students who took PE were more likely to be obese.

• Students who took PE were less likely to face obesity and related health issues.

• PE caused students to lose interest in physical activities.

• PE classes are not enjoyable for students.

• Physical activity prepares the brain for learning and improves academic performance.

• Most students prefer recess over PE classes.

• Physical activity increases stress and should be limited.

• Emphasizing competition among students

• Focusing on participation, teamwork, and personal improvement

• Conducting PE classes indoors

• Reducing the frequency of PE classes

• PE should be optional for students.

• PE is only for athletic students.

• PE is essential and should be maintained or expanded in schools.

• PE should be replaced with more academic subjects.

• "PE isn't just about keeping kids moving—it’s a foundation for their academic performance, mental well-being, and social growth."

• "Imagine this: a group of 300 students split into two—the active kids saw a 12% boost in memory tests and a 9% bump in attention span."

• "A study from the University of Illinois demonstrated that students engaged in physical activity exhibit higher levels of cooperation."

• "As schools prepare students for what’s ahead, cutting PE would be a mistake."