Reflection on Choosing a Side in an Argument

Now that you have researched both sides of an argument, decide what side you actually support. No need to cite sources for this informal reflection. . You have already completed two argumentative paragraphs on both opposing viewpoints of your chosen topic.
Topic sentence:
Concrete detail (use one of the most compelling facts from your research written in your own words):
Commentary:
Commentary:
Concluding sentence:
Submit your document below. Citations: Schulten, Katherine. “How Well Do You Think Standardized Tests Measure Your Abilities?” The New York Times, The New York Times, 9 Mar. 2012, https://archive.nytimes.com/learning.blogs.nytimes…
Schulten, Katherine. “What Local Problems Do You Think Your Mayor Should Try to Solve?” The New York Times, The New York Times, 11 Sept. 2013, https://archive.nytimes.com/learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/11/what-local-problems-do-you-think-your-mayor-should-try-to-solve. Gonchar, Michael. “Does Buying and Accumulating More and More Stuff Make Us Happier?” The New York Times, The New York Times, 12 Mar. 2013, https://archive.nytimes.com/learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/12/does-buying-and-accumulating-more-and-more-stuff-make-us-happier. Gonchar, Michael. “Should Parents Let Their Children Play Football?” The New York Times, The New York Times, 19 Sept. 2013, https://archive.nytimes.com/learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/19/should-parents-let-their-sons-play-football. Schulten, Katherine. “Is Online Learning as Good as Face-to-Face Learning?” The New York Times, The New York Times, 7 Apr. 2011, https://archive.nytimes.com/learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/07/is-online-learning-as-good-as-face-to-face-learning. Grading criteria
Emerging Expectations (60-75) Format has been attempted but not fully followed
Meets Expectations (76-89) Format is followed
Exceeds Expectations (90-100) Format is followed and is engaging. Maximum score15
Content (70%)
Emerging Expectations (60-75) An attempt has been made to address the topic.
Meets Expectations (76-89) Content is on topic.
Exceeds Expectations (90-100) Content is engaging and shows critical thinking on topic.
Maximum score35