HOMEROOM:
Spelling Test and we also had a Charachter Counts assembly too.
WRITING:
DOL Day 4. We will have a test tomorrow.
In class we went over the pros and cons that the students created. For their assignment, they ned to come up with a web, with a minimum of 5 main ideas, for both FOR and AGAINST competitive sports for kids. This is due tomorrow. Here is a smll sample of some of the ideas that they came up with:
PROS:
Forces kids into sports
Makes you the best you can be
Less obese kids
Deal with kids unlike yourself
Keeps kids out of trouble
Less heart disease
Builds character i.e sportsman ship
Strive to do better in all areas
More active in everyday life
Make friends
Learn to work with a team
Prepares you for the real world
Responsibility
Commitment
Stronger
Deal with defeat and disappointment
Healthy
Gives kids something productive to do
Teaches new skills
Enhances new talent
To be humble and graceful
Lifetime skills
Exercise and sleep balance (worn out)
Builds family strength (mom and dad cheering/bonding)
Fun
Look forward to something later in life…create future goals
CONS:
Expensive
May no be on same team as friends
If you only play at recess or neighbors, you will not be as good
Injuries- life in danger
Pressure
Bad influence (negative behavior to win)- steroids
Made fun of
Takes over social life/free time
Emotional issues
Lower grades if they become the focus
Kids can’t handle not winning
Make excuses which become normal/acceptable
Too much of a sport could be bad
Unhealthy if too involved at a young age
Gets too competitive
Only play to impress parents/acceptance
May be forced to participate
Transportation issues
Parents may not be able to support
Not ready for the responsibility
Not enough time for other activities
Bad weather
