Should the School Day Be Longer?

The school day SHOULD be longer!
The school day should NOT be longer!
..because students in the U.S. are currently falling behind other countries. According to, Should the School Day be Longer, "..."
...because longer school days can cause students to become more tired. According to the article, The Disadvantages of a Longer School Day, "students can experience attention deficit and fatigue."
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When conducting a debate, it is important to acknowledge both sides of an issue. When you present your side, it is known as the claim. When your opponent presents their side, it is known as the counterclaim.
I see your point, however students would have more time for activities outside of their core subjects.
For today's argument, we will start with the pro-side. Students will need to provide evidence to support their side.
Although they would have more time, how would they afford it?
From there, the con-side presents their claim. Students will need to provide evidence to support their side.
When listening to your partner's counterclaim, you will need to think of a comeback statement, better known as the rebuttal.
Once you present your rebuttal, your opponent will need to respond. Always be prepared by researching both sides of the argument ahead of time!
Once the debate ends, the audience can vote to determine which person had the stronger argument. Remember, a strong argument is supported by strong evidence and explanations.
And the winner is....

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