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Argumentative Essay: School Uniforms and the Constitution????????????School uniforms are becoming a popular trend amongst schools. Students and even most?parents don’t agree with the enforcement with school uniforms; stating that?uniforms take away the right of self-expression.?School uniforms are not a negative thing?to have. Yes, uniforms limit what the students have to choose to wear to school?every day, but it doesn’t limit them from learning; the only reason they are in?school. Student treat school as a fashion show, so eliminating that puts the?students’ full focus on schoolwork. Although requiring students to wear school?uniforms may violate their self-expression in some ways, a uniform is supposed?to be looked upon as a positive thing, because they eliminate bullying, combine?social classes and gives the school campus a professional?look.?????????The most common argument against school uniforms is that they take away?the students right to self- expression. Yes, school uniforms limit what the?students have to wear, but he/she can still have their own ways of?self-expression.? Students can?still express their style of choice by the way he/she styles their hair and what accessories they choose to wear. Their shoe choice is also a form of?self-expression. Students can make the uniforms their own style without breaking?the dress code. Just because a student can’t wear the most fashionable jeans to?school doesn’t mean that his/her rights are taken away. School is a place to?learn. Outside of school, kids can wear and express themselves any way they?please.?????????????Requiring school uniforms eliminates the chances of bullying. Bullies?usually pick on kids based on what they wear. What happens when they are wearing?the same thing? Everyone will be dressed the same, leaving less room to get?picked on.?Bullies won’t have the?need to pick on someone as much as he/she would if uniforms were not required,?because everyone would pretty much look the same, including the bullies. When?people all look the same, there is really nothing for other kids to point out?and make fun of. Uniforms provide a more bully- free environment for the?students.???????????Having uniforms in schools also erase the defined line of the social?classes. Usually, popular kids in the higher social classes would only be?wearing the trendiest clothing. The poor, lower social classes would only be?wearing the latest shipment from the nearest Wal-Mart. School uniforms bring the?social classes together. Everyone would be wearing the same brand of clothes?from the same few stores that sell school uniforms. Nobody would be able to?determine what social class a person is in just by looking at what the other person is wearing. Everyone would all blend together and be at the same level;?no upper or lower classes dividing the?students.????????????Schools that require uniforms look more formal and well put together.?Schools that don’t require uniforms have those few kids who don’t care how they?dress, or dress sloppy. There are kids walking around with pants sagging to the?ground and underwear showing. Some kids will even be wearing inappropriate logos?on shirts or jackets. That gives the school a bad look and reputation. Schools?with uniforms have all the students dressed nicely in the assigned uniforms. The?school looks well put together and well maintained. Students who don’t have to?focus on what to wear to school are going to focus more on academics, which?leads to improved grades. The school will look better presentation wise and?academically.????????????Overall, school uniforms are a great thing to have. Even though this?argument whether or not school uniforms violates the students right to self-?expression will be never ending. There seems to be more positive outlooks than?negative on schools that require school uniforms. Having school uniforms be?required for the students to wear gets rid of the bullies who pick on other students based on what they are wearing. Uniforms eliminate the separation of social classes, especially when that is mainly determined by what brands of clothing a person wears. Last but not least, school districts that require their students to wear school uniform have more of a formal look to the school. School uniforms are a positive thing, because they take away bullying opportunities, judging of social class and make the school look more professional.?NAME ____________________________________________________ CLASS ________________Ms. Lane DATE ___________________Argumentative On Demand Writing LessonStep 1: Read and annotate the article on the back of this page. Using the list below, LABEL each aspect of the checklist that you can locate within the essay.Make sure you don't forget to:___ State your opinion on the matter and create a claim that responds directly to the question being asked. (Thesis Statement – what you aim to prove in your essay)___ Analyze ideas and information from the TEXT (no outside knowledge) with reasons and evidence.___ Develop claims and counterclaims equally, providing evidence for each side of the argument while pointing out the strength and weakness of each point. However, you must do this in a way that still makes it clear to the reader which side (or position on the issue) you are arguing.___ Organize ideas and information in paragraphs and use appropriate transitional words and phrases that helps the reader follow the argument.___ Include a conclusion that supports your position.___ Use proper grammar and a formal tone to address the topic, demonstrating a strong command of standard English conventions. Step 2: Answer the essay question below in the space provided. Should school uniforms be mandatory? Explain your position fully. 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