Chase Willauer

HELA II
Rager-6
19 September 201
Should students be required to wear school uniforms?
Required uniforms started in the 1980s but they did not become popular until mid-1990.
They began in Long Beach California when they decided to make it mandatory for students in
elementary as well as middle schools ( Lewin). The requirement of uniforms in schools proves to
have many controversial aspects to it. The main reason people approve the idea of school
uniforms is because it has be proven that it provides less disturbance in school and enhances
students scores. Next but others believe that it takes away self-expression and does not give the
students enough flexibility.
First the reason why uniforms are recommended over non-uniforms is because they hide
disparities between students, such as the family's income or their social status. Then for the
parents that say they cannot afford to pay for school uniforms, can receive assistance financially
from community partnerships ( Wootton). But the complication where parents would not be able
to afford school uniforms would never become a problem not in any way since buying new
clothes every year is more pricey than buying a few pairs of uniforms ( Kassab). Finally,
uniforms would save many kids from becoming despondent and pessimistic. Next kids all around
the world get bullied all the time which is really makes you really heartbroken because they
cannot help it sometimes. Somebody at school might think that bullying is playful and
entertaining, but really it is appalling and disgusting. After all it would make more since to have

uniforms because it would keep the emotional students in check and likely save many students
lives and their families in far cheerlessness and dispiritedness
Uniforms simplify life and students have said that uniforms make life less stressful plus
they arent going to hurt anything or anybody ( Johnson). The reason why uniforms would make
life less stressful for the students is because everyone would be wearing the same thing and none
of the students would have to worry about being laughed at. But a counter argument for this is
that the students would find other ways to make fun of other student so it should no matter what
they wear. An example that uniforms dont hide the person you are is quarterback Blake Bortles
he was an amazing player in college and was a high prospect coming into the NFL. The plays
that he made on the field made him stand out from any other player even though they were
wearing the exact same thing ( [lol]Wootton). The point is that just because you look comparable
to somebody doesnt mean you have to be like them.
Uniforms are only required for you to wear them in school. Students are free to wear whatever
they want out of school. So for the people that think uniforms have a substantial effect on selfexpression and think that it makes people more like robots and less of themselves are both right
and wrong because the students are going to have to wear uniforms during school, but only
during school ( Martelle). Next for families who complain that we have the freedom of
expression in this country and students should be allowed to wear whatever they want with
reason nobody is forcing your child to go to a school that requires uniforms.
In conclusion uniforms have been proven to have more pros than cons and for every con
there is always a counter argument that applies. Uniforms do not stop students from selfexpression, or cause their parents to lose money, and finally it makes the students more equal
when it comes to apparel. That is why uniforms should be required in all schools no matter what.

Grading
Criteria

Description

Points

Content
and Ideas

Organization

Voice

Diction/
Syntax/
Conventions

Publication/
Appearance

Clear argument
Support uses ethos, logos, and pathos
4 or more credible sources used
Antithesis addressed and refuted

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9/10 Zane Kvasnicka - good background

info but needs refining
10/10 Hannah Fisher - Agree with Zane
10/10 Self grade
/10 final grade from teacher

Effective introduction and hook

Paragraphs are organized around claim

statements

Transitions are used between

paragraphs

Sequence is logical

Conclusion leaves reader with powerful final statement

The writer connects with the audience

through the intriguing focus of the topic,
selection of relevant details, and the use of
natural, engaging language, including the use
of vocabulary.

Five vocabulary words are used

naturally and effectively.

Writing is all in 3rd person .

Quotations are embedded and cited.

0-3 Errors in grammatical structure

typed and double-spaced

Times New Roman; 12 pt.

proper MLA formatting; heading that

includes student name, instructors name,
class, and date

works cited page is included.

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8/10 Zane Kvasnicka - use better

transitions, avoid another reason.
10/10 Hannah Fisher - Need better
transitions
10/10 Self grade
/10 final grade from teacher
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9/10 Zane Kvasnicka - you definitively

argued your topic effectively
10/10 PEER 2 NAME - write a comment
9/10 Self grade
/10 final grade from teacher
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7/10 Zane Kvasnicka - Fix citations, use

correct formatting, underline connotations
10/10 Hannah Fisher
/10 Self grade
/10 final grade from teacher
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10/10 Zane Kvasnicka - All good

8/10 Hannah Fisher- When citing the
authors only use their last name
10/10 Self grade
/10 final grade from teacher

Work Cited (3rd source is counterargument)

Kassab, Beth. "Don't Like Dress
Code? Uniforms Are Better for Students." Orlando Sentinel. 28 Aug. 2014: B.1. SIRS Issues
Researcher. Web. 19 Feb. 2015.
Johnson, James. "Bladen Schools Calling Move to School Uniforms a Success." McClatchy Tribune Business News. 24 May 2014: n.p. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 19 Feb. 2015.
Martelle, Victor. "A Plea Against Uniformity, a Cry for Self-Expression: Will School..."
University Wire. 09 Sep. 2014: n.p. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 19 Feb. 2015.
Wootton, Julie. "Schools Say Uniforms Lead to Better Academics, Behavior." McClatchy Tribune Business News. 03 Oct. 2014: n.p. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 19 Feb. 2015.