Point of View - Day 3 - Your Opinion

I am going to help you walk through the steps of writing your response.

First, Me: do you agree or disagree with the author? Type your answer in a complete sentence.

Homework. Some people love it and some people dread it. As a parent and a retired teacher, I strongly believe that students should not have homework.

To begin with, homework often leads to family arguments. I remember when my two sons would get off the bus in elementary school and I’d ask them to start their homework right away. After much complaining, they would begin. If they looked stuck, I would lean over their shoulder and try to help them. Instead of accepting my help, they would argue with me saying I wasn't doing it the right way.

Lastly, it seems like kids are having MORE homework, which leaves less time for activities of their choice. After school, I believe students should be able to spend time with their family, play outside, or attend sporting events. With 1-2 hours of homework per night, students have less of a chance of finding a passion outside of school.

Homework has been around for what feels like the beginning of time. However, it’s time to change the way homework is given.

Second - Author

What evidence can you use from the text to support your perspective? Remember to start with "The text states" or "The author said". Again use complete sentences.

Homework. Some people love it and some people dread it. As a parent and a retired teacher, I strongly believe that students should not have homework.

To begin with, homework often leads to family arguments. I remember when my two sons would get off the bus in elementary school and I’d ask them to start their homework right away. After much complaining, they would begin. If they looked stuck, I would lean over their shoulder and try to help them. Instead of accepting my help, they would argue with me saying I wasn't doing it the right way.

Lastly, it seems like kids are having MORE homework, which leaves less time for activities of their choice. After school, I believe students should be able to spend time with their family, play outside, or attend sporting events. With 1-2 hours of homework per night, students have less of a chance of finding a passion outside of school.

Homework has been around for what feels like the beginning of time. However, it’s time to change the way homework is given.

Last, back to Me.

Explain your ideas and feelings that go with the piece of evidence you just typed. Please use complete sentences.

Homework. Some people love it and some people dread it. As a parent and a retired teacher, I strongly believe that students should not have homework.

To begin with, homework often leads to family arguments. I remember when my two sons would get off the bus in elementary school and I’d ask them to start their homework right away. After much complaining, they would begin. If they looked stuck, I would lean over their shoulder and try to help them. Instead of accepting my help, they would argue with me saying I wasn't doing it the right way.

Lastly, it seems like kids are having MORE homework, which leaves less time for activities of their choice. After school, I believe students should be able to spend time with their family, play outside, or attend sporting events. With 1-2 hours of homework per night, students have less of a chance of finding a passion outside of school.

Homework has been around for what feels like the beginning of time. However, it’s time to change the way homework is given.