Opinion On-Demand

Situation: Recent medical research reflects a sharp rise in obestu among American adults and children. Your Kentucky legislator are considering passing a law which would require all students in the state to attend an exercise class for 15 minutes of every school day.

Task: Write a letter to Representative Mike Harmon giving your opinion about whether this law is necessary or not.

Dear Mike Harmon,
     I have recently heard that the legislators of Kentucky are passing a law that makes kids have to go to an exercise class every day for 15 minutes. Think about it...kids running and being healthy for 15 minutes every day. I think this is a very good idea.
     If kids got exercise at school, they would be way more healthy. Kids often just go to school then come home and lay down. Most kids don't eat very healthy either. So if you get kids to exercise at school, you don't have to worry as much about what they eat. Kids, these days, neeed to get 60 minutes of exercise every day. I think this is a good way to start.
     Doctors predict that kids now days will be very large when they become adults because they don't eat right or exercise. If you teach them to exercise when they are younger it will be easier for them when they are older because it will be a habit. So kids need to start working out at a young age.
     It will be good to exercise at school because many kids don't know that you can become very ill in many areas, not just physically. Like mentally, emotionally, and socially. That's why it is just a good idea to exercise.
     As you can see, it is a very good idea to start exercising for 15 minutes at school. After you have heard my opinion, I hope you can make a decision.
     
                                                                                Sincerely,

                                                                                Emily G.


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