Read the text below and identify whether the author is pro or con on the issue of students playing on a
sports team.
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 is on the con side of the argument.
The author is in the middle of the road on the argument.
The author is on the pro side of the argument.
