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 Q. Write a debate in about 120-150 words against the motion ‘School should focus on academic activities and not on extra-curricular activities’.

Good morning teachers and my dear fellow students. I fail to comprehend the viewpoint of my opponent that schools should concentrate only on the academics.

A school is responsible for the overall development of a child. This includes not only the academics but also the personality, health, etc. of the students. Co-curricular activities give the students practical education and prepare them for the future. Students whose only experience of school is one of rigid academic study may not be able to put to practice what they have learnt. If the co-curriculum is given an equal importance in the student's everyday schedule, it will lead to improvement in the student’s ability to grasp things as a whole. Such students will have received an all-round education.

In my opinion, schools should give importance to extracurricular activities as well rather than focusing on the academics only.

Thank you for listening with peace.

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Good morning teachers and my dear fellow students. I fail to comprehend the viewpoint of my opponent that schools should concentrate only on the academics.

A school is responsible for the overall development of a child. This includes not only the academics but also the personality, health, etc. of the students. Co-curricular activities give the students practical education and prepare them for the future. Students whose only experience of school is one of rigid academic study may not be able to put to practice what they have learnt. If the co-curriculum is given an equal importance in the student's everyday schedule, it will lead to improvement in the students ability to grasp things as a whole. Such students will have received an all-round education.

In my opinion, schools should give importance to extracurricular activities as well rather than focusing on the academics only.

Thank you.

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Point

Making extra-curricular activity compulsory will take the fun out of it and strip it of its benefits. 'In the end, the key is fun.'1 Successful extra-curricular groups work precisely because the students have voluntarily chosen to be there. If some were forced to take part, they would be less enthusiastic and spoil the activity for the rest. And the more the activity is like ordinary school, the less attractive it will be to young people. Most of the personal development benefits associated with extra-curricular commitments such as altruistic service, initiative-taking, and leadership skills come from the voluntary nature of the activity. If that voluntary aspect is removed, then the benefits are lost too.

Counterpoint

If the extra-curriculum was given formal importance, with students required to undertake at least one activity, then more people would try new things, and discover they like them.1 Many students do not take advantage of the extra-curricular opportunities they are currently offered. They may instead waste their time lazing around, or maybe even making trouble. These young people do not know what they are missing; if they could be made to try other activities they would surely enjoy them and gain a lot of benefit.

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