Get Scholastic Scope Should Your School Get Rid Of Sports

This guide is designed to assist users in accurately completing the Scholastic Scope activity titled 'Should Your School Get Rid Of Sports.' By following these steps, you will ensure that you effectively engage with the content and articulate your arguments clearly.

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1. Click the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the Scholastic Scope Should Your School Get Rid Of Sports document and open it in your editor.
2. Begin by filling in your name in the designated space at the top of the form. This step is essential for identifying your work.
3. Input the date in the appropriate field. Accurate dating can aid in the organization of your submissions.
4. Proceed to the essay section where you will outline the claim made by Amanda Ripley. Record the claim: 'It’s time to scale back school sports.'
5. Under Reason 1, note that 'Sports interfere with learning.' Add evidence reflecting this point, such as 'In a school in Premont, Texas, suspending sports resulted in better pass rates.'
6. For Reason 2, identify and record the evidence that supports the assertion that prioritizing sports has negatively impacted academic performance compared to peers in other countries. Make sure to provide at least two supporting pieces of evidence.
7. Continue by adding a third reason for Ripley's argument, along with at least two pieces of evidence to support it.
8. Describe how Ripley acknowledges and refutes counterarguments presented by opposing perspectives.
9. In the persuasive strategies section, review the list provided and check the persuasive techniques used by Ripley that resonate with you.
10. Summarize in your own words the persuasive strategies applied in Ripley’s argument and back it up with specific details from the article.
11. Next, consider the evaluation section. Provide suggestions on what additional information could strengthen Ripley’s argument.
12. Finally, reflect on whether you find Ripley’s argument convincing, articulating your rationale.
13. Once you have completed all sections, save your changes, and choose your preferred method to download, print, or share the completed form.

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