Race to the Head of the Class

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Race to the Head of the Class

• English 0300-0310
• Argumentative Presentation Project
• HCC Northwest Westgate

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Part 1 Article http//findarticles.com/p/article
s/mi_qn4155/is_20051125/ai_n15909300
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Part 2 Issue

• South Korean Cram Schools
• Parents Sending Their Children To Cram Schools
• Cram Schools Affect on Youth

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Part 3 Important Questions Answered

• I choose this article because I wanted to
  understand more about another countrys
  educational system.
• This issue is important because it lets people
  all around the world know more about other
  students study habits and need to succeed.
• The issue affects the students in South Korea.
• The article did not contain any background or
  history on the issue, but I would like to know
  more about how long the cram schools have been
  around, are they accepted by all, and what do
  other parents and students think about them?

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Part 4Pros

• Better Education and Preparation for College
• Better Career Opportunities
• Parents Only Want The Best For Their Children
• Better Social Status
• Better Marriage Partner

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Part 5 Cons

• Childhood Is Diminished
• Cram Schools Are Too Extreme
• Long Hours
• Stress
• Cost Fees
• Some Schools Are Unregistered

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Part 6 Position

• Should parents send their students to cram
  schools?
• Yes or No Only Dont Ride The Fence
• No, parents should not send their children to
  cram schools.

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Part 7 Argumentative Thesis

• South Korean parents should not send their
  children to cram schools. Implied Thesis
• Due to major factors like long hours and stress,
  high cost, and illegal cram schools, Korean
  parents should think twice about sending their
  children to cram schools. Specific Thesis