Question

Read the text below. Identify whether the author is making a valid argument

Schools should require every student in kindergarten through 12th grade to play a daily team sport.

Playing team sports helps children learn skills that can be applied anywhere in life. Values, such as

respect, are best taught as part of sports teams. There is no better way to learn about teamwork than

being part of a sports team. Making this part of the school day is the only way students will join sports

teams

The author only presents one side of the issue, and this means it is not a valid argument

The author presents his opinion, making it a valid argument

The author uses strong evidence in support of his position, making it a valid argument

Answer 1

“The author only presents one side of the issue, and this means it is not a valid argument”

It is not a valid argument because he didn’t include a rebuttal. In every argument you mention why the other side could be right, but then backpedal explaining why it isn’t.