One of the continuous writing compositions that I have to teach is Argumentative composition [an essay where you defend your stand or view either agree or disagree].
ARGUMENTATIVE COMPOSITION
Tips and techniques
- You have to write a composition not less than 350 words. You have to write it within 45-50 minutes.
- You have to discuss an issue and give your opinion or take a stand.
- The main purpose is to persuade your reader into agreeing with your point of view.
- Points are based on hard facts. To take a stand on this argument, you will have to know the facts of the subject/ issue.
- Note the specific structure and language features of an argumentative composition.
With the current rising social issues at our society, corporal punishment should be implemented at school as deterrent to the uprising social issues among teenagers. Write a composition to state your view about this issue in not less than 350 words.
Corporal punishment is the act of using physical force to punish a student for wrongdoing. It might involve a ruler across the back of the hand or a cane to the rear. Corporal punishment has since been outlawed as a cruel and unusual punishment. However, we often heard of the adage ‘Spare the rod and spoil the child’. Thus, I believe that corporal punishment should be incorporated back as part of punishment to deter unruly behaviors and wrongdoings at schools.
Some experts claim that corporal punishment is a good way to prevent students from breaking rules and committing offences, especially repeat offenders. Seeing their schoolmates getting the cane will deter others from smoking or any wrongdoing. This is what behavioral psychologists called as vicarious learning in which people learn through observing the behaviors or consequences of behaviors of others.
In addition, corporal punishment is also a form of preparation for real life. Wrongdoing has to be punished. Students have to be taught to be responsible and accountable for their actions. Using corporal punishment in school would serve as a clear message to all students that any wrongdoing will not be rewarded and dealt accordingly.
Also, corporal punishment can also serve as a viable alternative to suspension. In general, students often do not enjoy school. A suspension from school can send out the message that it is rewarding rather than a punishment when students break school rules and regulations.
Even though public caning can cause injuries or trauma unnecessarily yet if it is done properly, caning can deter or decrease the probability of any wrongdoing to be carried out in the future by students. In this regards, a caning schedule is part of the school regulation in which what warrants one stroke of cane, what offence gets two and so on are clearly spelt out and be understood by all teachers and students.
In conclusion, corporal punishment should be brought back as part of school punishment to give power back to teachers again. Currently, teachers struggle to chastise students because current punishments have no intimidation power. A lack of corporal punishment leaves teachers powerless to prevent bad behavior. I do agree that corporal punishment should be implemented again at school to keep managed students’ behavior. [375 words]