Argumentative Essay

‘Extracurricular activities should be made compulsory in schools.’ Do you agree?

Support your answer with examples. You should write at least 350 words.
You may use these notes to write your answer.
Introduction
 Activities that take place outside of school hours – considered extra-curricular activities
 Some students play different games, instrument – after school, etc.
 Programmes within the school vicinity – organised and regulated by the school
 Normally run after school hours – can also take place during the weekend
 Many advantages to participating in extra-curricular  Many disadvantages of participating in extra-curricular
activities – beneficial later in life. activities
 Activities help students to become more social – increases  Activities may affect students’ academic performance –
knowledge new things neglect schoolwork
 Better and increased motivation  Stress students out – unable to manage their time properly
Agree Disagree
 Increase in sociability  Can spend too much time on activities – lead to neglect
o a crucial ability for personal development of schoolwork
o Students’ ability to make friends or to become a part o organise events, camps or talks – need a lot of time on
of a group – builds self-confidence planning
o Creates a better atmosphere for students of different o going out to find sponsors with committee members
and diverse backgrounds o attend the events, camps or talks during the weekends
 Learning new things – attendance sometimes is made compulsory
o learning about cultural differences  Those who are physically challenged will be at a
o becoming friends regardless of differences in race, disadvantage
religion and gender o unable to walk – on their wheelchairs
o will create better understanding – respect – aware of o need someone with them wherever they go because
differences they are not able to take care of themselves
 Better motivation to attend school  Inability to manage time between extracurricular
o spending some time on extra-curricular activities in activities and schoolwork may impose extra pressure on
addition to schoolwork student
o students will feel motivated, are emotionally better o will be punished by teachers
off – ready to face challenges – exposed to a variety o fall asleep in the class – cannot cope up with the
of different subjects in school and life lessons
o will perform badly academically – might be retained
if the results fail to reach the requirements set by
school
Conclusion Conclusion
 Numerous advantages – become socially well balanced –  Numerous disadvantages – neglecting of schoolwork –
increases student’s knowledge about new things – helps bring inconvenience to the handicapped students – gives
in their readiness/ preparedness/ motivation to face the students unnecessary stress
hardships of life in school or beyond
 Should be encouraged to participate in activities – creates
a better-adjusted, well-rounded and motivated individual
for society and country