Room 13's Opinion Poll 2018 by Romy https://padlet.com/romzwilson/xlzf3ergq7tr Have your say on a range of controversial topics discussed in class. en-us 2017-08-03 00:43:00 UTC 2026-03-17 13:54:52 UTC hello@padlet.com Debating: - “Should eSports be considered ‘real sports’?" romzwilson https://padlet.com/romzwilson/xlzf3ergq7tr/wish/271539069
Learning intentions:
1. Use facts and persuasive language to deliver a strong and convincing argument.
2. Recognize that point of views often differ, and that views can be argued in respectfully ways.

Online Resources that might be of interest

Definitions
‘Sport’ definition (Oxford Dictionary): https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/sport

‘Athlete’ definition (Oxford Dictionary): https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/athlete


Articles arguing ‘For’ (Yes, esports are real sports)

Title: Why esports ARE real sports: Video gamers' talents compare with those of athletes and their tournaments rival viewing figures of sport events
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/esports/article-4812762/Why-esports-real-sports.html

Title: eSports are real sports. It’s time for the Olympic video games
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/aug/11/esports-olympic-video-games-ioc-gaming

Title: Science shows that eSports professionals are real athletes
https://www.dw.com/en/science-shows-that-esports-professionals-are-real-athletes/a-19084993


Articles arguing ‘Against’ (No, esports are not real sports)

Title: ESPN Boss Declares eSports 'Not A Sport'
https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2014/09/07/espn-boss-declares-esports-not-a-sport/#23d92e995f80  

Why esports should not be in the Olympics
https://theconversation.com/why-e-sports-should-not-be-in-the-olympics-100430


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