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         <title>Read these instructions first!</title>
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         <title>WHAT TO DO</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>For this activity, you have to argue your assigned side in a series of topics/ themes. <strong>PERSUADE THE READER THAT YOUR SIDE IS BETTER!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Give your own supporting argument for your assigned side with a <strong>clear POINT, EXPLANATION, EXAMPLE and LINK (PEEL).</strong></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <title>HOW TO LABEL YOUR POST

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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Write your title of your post according to this format:</strong></p><p>TEAM &lt;SIDE&gt; - &lt;NAME&gt;</p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <title>(Eating out) - Brandon &amp; Kaizhi</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Eating out is a better option as there is a wide variety of cheap healthy food choices, compared to processed foods at home such as Instant Noodles, which consumers still have to take time to cook. With the growing support of the Government's healthier food campaigns, and the wide variety of affordable foods. For instance, economic rice charges people by the amount of ingredients chosen, and as more vegetables are chosen, the cheaper the prices are, which also indirectly encourages consumers to eat healthier, at a fast and efficient way. Thus, eating out is cheaper, more convenient, which also has a wider variety with more nutrition compared to eating at home.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-04-07 04:12:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Benedict caleb</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>From our perspective, we think that water is healthier than soft drinks.</p><p>This is because our brain is mostly composed of water, we tends to be more focused when doing something when drinking water than soft drinks as soft drinks are composed of sugar which makes us distracted easily and might sway our attention to other things and also ultimately reduce our attention span.</p><p>Research has shown that excessive soft drink comsumption can be associated with increase in distractibility due to the high sugar content</p><p>Therefore, with the consumption of water, there are lower risk of health issues such as diabetes and hypertension.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-04-07 04:12:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Vishwa and Joah</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Sports are objectively better than video games. They bring far more benefits than videogames could ever bring. It helps people to destress and stay fit unlike videogames. This is because playing video games can cause people to be lazy, and lethargy. Furthermore, unregulated play time of videogames can lead to drastic changes to their sleep cycles which causes sleep depression and lack of attentiveness in their day to day lives. Videogaming can also become an addiction where people would want spend a lot of time and money unnecessarily just to get a dopamine rush, this addiction will inevitabley destroy real life relationships and important tasks. Spending money on materialistic desires may also cause fianancial problems. Sports do not have these problems and brings many benefits to us. Sports promote physical activity and fitness which is essential for everyone's future. sports help us improve our cardivascular strength, muscles strength and flexibility as well as reduces the risk of diseases such as obesity, diabetes and coranary heart diseases. Furthermore, sports is a great activity ro  help boost mental health as it helps us reduce stress, improve our mood self esteem. Additionally sports help us to set and achive our goalsand  stay disciplined and achieve our goals consistently. Sports can also improve our social skills and teamwork as we are to communicate efficiently in order to succeed in a game, this also helps us to make stronger bonds with our teammates and friends. Therefore I believe that sports are superior recreational activity for entertainment. :)</p><p> </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-04-07 04:12:17 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Gabriel, Jovan Lim</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Shoes are generally better than slippers because they provide more comfortability. </p><p>Shoes provide more coverage than slippers, protecting your feet from the elements and potential hazards. Additionally, shoes have more padding than slippers, thus reducing pressure on your feet, which not only allows you to walk further and longer, but also reduces strain on your feet.</p><p>For example, if a person were to go on a outdoor walk, shoes would protect their feet from water if they stepped in a puddle. While with slippers, their feet would simply get drenched. Additionally, the more structured design, thicker soles for cushioning in shoes would absorb the impacts from walking, which reduces strain, and allows the person to walk further. While with slippers, they lack proper padding and would put more pressure on the person's feet, reducing their ability to walk for longer distances.</p><p>Therefore, shoes are generally better than slippers because of the higher comfort they provide which allows a person to walk for longer periods of time.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-04-07 04:12:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>black hair - Lionel, Phoebe, Jia Le, Jing Yee </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Point:</strong> Black hair is better than dyed hair because it is naturally healthier and more versatile. <strong>Evidence:</strong> Unlike dyed hair, which undergoes chemical processing that weakens the hair follicles, leading to breakage and dryness like split ends. Black hair retains its natural strength and moisture when properly cared for. Studies show that frequent dyeing of hair strips its natural proteins, making it more prone to damage. <strong>Explanation:</strong> Since black hair is natural, it doesn’t require harsh treatments to maintain its appearance, reducing long-term damage. Additionally, black hair offers versatility where it can be styled easier. Whereas dyed hair often requires constant touch-ups to avoid visible roots or fading, thus it is not as cost-effective.  <strong>Link:</strong> Therefore, black hair is superior because it maintains its integrity without chemicals. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-04-07 04:12:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>BawAadesh, Sai, Yee Kai</title>
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         <pubDate>2025-04-07 04:12:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Tiffany and Vernice - eating at home</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>I think eating at home is better. Eating at home is healthier than the outside food we eat. This is because homecooked food is much healthier than outside food as outside food have preservatives and other unknown ingredients that may not be as healthy. Especially for people with severe allergies, eating at home is way safer and reliable than trusting an outsider to cook our food. Not only that, it could also cause other to have food poisoning. When cooking at home, we have complete control over the ingredients and portion sizes, avoiding excessive amounts of sugar, often used in restaurant cooking. Therefore, at home, we can tailor our meals to our personal taste and dietry needs. </p>]]></description>
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         <title>Youtube-Jovan Aymar</title>
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         <pubDate>2025-04-07 04:15:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>yang jun and alakablamicon</title>
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         <pubDate>2025-04-07 04:25:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>eating outside , yingsuan shane</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Eating outside is a better option due to its convenience .This is because some person might not have enough time to prepare ingredients , cook and clean up , it will take much of their time . For instance , some does not have sufficient time for rest and entertainment after work of school due to the amount of time needed for preparation of dishes . On the other hand , if one have a meal outside , they only have to wait for the meal to be served . In conclusion , eating at home is troublesome and takes a longer time  .</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-04-07 04:30:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Estee and Cathie (Fruits)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Fruits are more convenient to consume as compared to vegetables, making them more appealing to people. </p><p>This is because, fruits have natural flavouring, hence no cooking is required, making it convenient for people to eat good food with ease. However, vegetables need to be cooked and flavouring needs to be added for it to taste nicer, which generally takes up a lot of time and effort. </p><p>For example, when in a rush to work or school, there is no time to cook vegetables, but with a simple wash, fruits can already be consumed enjoyably. </p><p>Thus, fruits are better as they are more convenient than vegetables. Moreover, they also taste nicer than vegetables without any additional effort to make it more enjoyable, therefore making fruits a better option as compared to vegetables. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-04-07 04:34:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sports Kayden, Allan, Yazhini</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>we believe that sports are better than playing video games because sports allow you to exercise while having fun at the same time. </p><p>Video games can lead to bad posture and eyesight, these types of games are addictive and can cause lack of sleep. On the other hand, sports encourages your body to be more active, causing you to feel more energised and healthy. </p><p>Research has shown that video games emit more radiation that will be absorbed by the eye, leading to health issues like myopia and will strain the eyes. However playing sports allows you to be exposed to the right amount of uv rays from the sun which gives the body sufficient vitamin D. This will help promote stronger bones. This also allows a higher rate of oxygenated blood to flow through all parts of the body making you feel more energised and clear minded while and after playing sports </p><p>Therefore, we should practice the habit of playing sports regularly instead of playing video games, to promote healthier lifestyles among people.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-04-07 04:37:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>P- Owning cats is cleaner than owning dogs. </p><p>E- Cats, unlike dogs, practice self grooming which keeps them clean and by consequence makes them lower maintenance. This is because cats have tongue which contain small barbs, however, dogs don't have the same tongues as cats, which make them unable to clean themselves, making them more dirty and harder to maintain. Cats also smell better because of this.</p><p>E- The religion of Islam mentions the uncleanliness of dogs. This can be seen in a hadith where the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) instructs washing places licked by a dog several times, emphasizing the need for purification. </p><p>L- In conclusion, Cats are better pets as they are less maintenance and transmits less diseases. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-04-07 04:39:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sarah, Alya, Alisha</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever wondered why people choose to dye their hair? Hair color has become a powerful form of self-expression, allowing individuals to showcase their personality, reflect their mood, or display their creativity. For many, changing hair color is not just a cosmetic choice but a way to feel bold, or in touch with current trends.</p><p>Experimenting with different looks can be exciting. In a world influenced heavily by media and social trends, many people turn to hair dye as a way to stand out or align with popular styles. A new hair color can also enhance facial features, complement skin tone, and boost one’s self-confidence.Scientific research has shown that truly black natural hair does not exist. What is commonly perceived as black hair is actually a very dark shade of brown. Achieving jet black color requires artificial dye, which can be more damaging than other shades due to the high concentration of chemicals used. In some cases, dyed black hair may cause more harm than bleaching or coloring hair in lighter tones.In conclusion, while natural black (or dark brown) hair has its own beauty, dyed hair allows for greater self-expression, creativity, and confidence. For many individuals, dyed hair feels more exciting and empowering, making it a preferred choice over their natural hair color.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-04-07 04:40:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>first off, how would we choose to define how and why one side is better than the other? In this argumentative essay, we strive to give our credentials toward the side that fulfills the main criteria of inclusivity, comfort, safety, and finally, practical availability as our policy. We do agree that both long and short pants are equally great, with their pros and cons. I’m sure we can all agree that clothing, in general, is engineered for a main purpose: to keep ourselves warm and covered. While we give crednce to the fact that short pants dominate in some fields, we hold our opposition to short pants in contrast to long pants. Thus, in this argument, we advcate for long pants as the proposition.</p><p>Starting off with our argument, long pants prove themselves superor to short pants as they fulfill all the major criteria we have in our policy. Long pants are religion inclusive, as they are required to be worn in some religions due to beliefs. Long pants are also safe against harsh terrains, bites from insects or small animals, and dangerous hazards such as sharp or protruding objects. Long pants provide more practical usage, as there are a wide variety of pants that can be used for different occasions from track pants to jeans to cargo pants which provide practical availability for different activities such as exercise or when going out in cold weather during winter. Furthermore, long pants provide great comfort when going somewhere cold or doing sports, offering protection against elements such as rain or cold.</p><p>People may say that short pants provide more comfort due to increased airflow. however, due to the flexible variety and availability of different types of long pants, people may choose more breathable options for better comfort in the heat.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-04-07 13:53:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Zi Jie Christian Zhi Xian</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Engaging in sports is far superior in the number of benefits compared to playing video games. For one, it is obvious that playing sports is significantly more physical demanding. The definition of sports is "an activity involving physical <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="rMNQNe" href="https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&amp;sca_esv=d8c7c81b1c3bf80c&amp;rlz=1C1GCEU_en___SG1064&amp;q=exertion&amp;si=APYL9bvKONvNV8bZy6puQpL09JUB5Li1qgu8PUfcMBB-Z5-8-fjLxluk9CSDTYADf1UAX_hOdsnW_rPf9ZwhHZ6Dgq5apY31XM4MWwAcUgwsavxKzBOzyX0%3D&amp;expnd=1&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjYyKKJr8eMAxVNyDgGHephJr4QyecJegQIKBAP">exertion</a> and skill in which an individual or team <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="rMNQNe" href="https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&amp;sca_esv=d8c7c81b1c3bf80c&amp;rlz=1C1GCEU_en___SG1064&amp;q=competes&amp;si=APYL9bvKONvNV8bZy6puQpL09JUB5nn336vNCbDsxzUbmgdzShEpcPMScN2lWUrKsminYUroXEZ4DEJqVOCKainGKdqu1bU2atPR1LZ2a3Wpxp2vIYLoL9w%3D&amp;expnd=1&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjYyKKJr8eMAxVNyDgGHephJr4QyecJegQIKBAQ">competes</a> against another or others for entertainment." Playing games will not meet the physical demand of these sports despite sport games like VR that mimic that of physical sport. It will never meet the real world risk and consequence of injury and fatigue and the physical engagement of physical movement, stamina, strength, coordination, and agility. So why is physical health so important? Physical health is vital for a fulfilling life, offering benefits like disease prevention, improved mood and energy, and increased longevity, while also impacting mental well-being and overall quality of life like reduce risk of chronic diseases, stronger bones and muscles, weight management. These things cannot be achieved by just playing games. Secondly, people cannot gain valuable life skills as effectively from playing games than sports. Life skills like resilience, teamwork, collaboration and communication. For example, playing sports would require real time communication with your teammates. If a conflict occurs they would have to solve it if not the bad blood would continue which is bad for the performance of the team whereas in an online game, players will never have to see each other again. This may make players more incline to trash talk other players in the in game voice chat. Playing sports would require more resilience than video games as there would be many setbacks such as failure. Repeated failure would teach the athlete to build a stronger mental and a growth mindset. Athletes training would be physically tired but still continue to put in their blood sweat and tears. This can not be replicated in video games. Therefore, we are very proud to side with sports due to multiple obvious benefits and the fact that video games can never reach those levels of benefits.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-04-08 03:11:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Peer Feedback Prompts for Body Paragraphs</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><br/></p><p>Use these questions to guide your feedback on your classmate’s body paragraphs. <strong>Be specific, kind, and helpful!</strong></p><p><br/></p><p><strong>POINT</strong></p><ul><li><p>Can I clearly identify the main point of the paragraph?</p></li><li><p>Does the main idea support the writer’s stand/position on the topic?</p></li><li><p>Is the main idea focused or are there too many ideas in one paragraph?</p></li><li><p>“Your main idea is clear and supports your stand well.”</p></li><li><p>“I think your paragraph has too many ideas—try focusing on just one main point.”</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>ELABORATION</strong></p><ul><li><p>Does the writer explain his or her main idea clearly?</p></li><li><p>Is the explanation logical and easy to follow?</p></li><li><p>Are there any parts where the reasoning seems unclear or incomplete?</p></li><li><p>“I liked your explanation about why the issue is important—it made sense!”</p></li><li><p>“This part could use a bit more explanation so I can understand your thinking better.”</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>EXAMPLES </strong></p><ul><li><p>Are there examples to support the main idea?</p></li><li><p>Are the examples relevant and convincing?</p></li><li><p>Would adding another example make the paragraph stronger?</p></li><li><p>“Your example about [insert example] was strong and helped me understand your point.”</p></li><li><p>“Maybe add a clearer example to support this idea better.”</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>LINK</strong></p><ul><li><p>Did the writer provide a Link to summarise his or her argument?</p></li><li><p>Did the writer paraphrase the Link or was the LINK a repetition of the POINT?</p></li><li><p>"Your LINK summarised your paragraph very clearly!" or "You paraphrased your LINK so that there was no repetition of keywords."</p></li><li><p>"Your LINK did not contain the main point of the paragraph" or "You should paraphrase the keywords in the LINK so that it is not repetitive."</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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