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Pros and Cons of Homework T-Chart

Graphic Organizer
Grade 5
English

Pros and Cons of Homework T-Chart

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The Homework Debate: Pros and Cons
Instructions: Read the arguments for and against homework in the T-chart below. Use these points to prepare your side for the class debate.
Pros
Cons
Doing homework helps students build good habits for studying on their own.
Spending a lot of time on homework can take away from family time and rest.
It gives students extra practice with the new skills they learned in class that day.
It can make school harder for students who do not have someone at home to help them.
Homework allows parents to see what their children are learning in school.
Too much homework can cause students to feel stressed out or very tired.
Completing assignments helps students feel more prepared for upcoming tests and quizzes.
The quality of practice might not be good if a teacher isn't there to answer questions.
Managing homework teaches students how to organize their time and stay responsible.
Long assignments take away important time from playing outside and getting exercise.
Doing work at home extends learning time beyond the normal school day.
Just finishing an assignment does not always mean a student truly understands the topic.