"Should Dodge Ball Be Banned in Schools?"

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  1. violent
    acting with great force or energy or emotional intensity
    Some say it is too violent.
  2. skill
    an ability that has been acquired by training
    But others say it teaches kids important skills, such as quick decision-making.
  3. objection
    the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
    There are other objections to dodgeball.
  4. remainder
    something left after other parts have been taken away
    A child who is hit by a ball in the first few seconds spends the remainder of the game sitting on a bench, watching others.
  5. critic
    someone who frequently finds fault or makes harsh judgments
    Those who do remain in the game, according to critics, become human targets, which could lead to bullying.
  6. defend
    argue or speak in justification of
    There are, however, those who defend the game.
  7. participate
    be involved in
    the game allows kids who are not good athletes to participate in a team sport
  8. coordination
    the skillful and effective interaction of movements
    He also argues that it teaches hand-eye coordination, concentration and the ability to think and draw quick conclusions.
  9. proponent
    a person who argues for a cause or puts forward an idea
    What's more, proponents of dodgeball say kids have a lot of fun
  10. supervise
    watch and direct
    as long as the game is properly supervised
Created on Thu Aug 14 16:03:15 EDT 2014 (updated Fri Aug 15 11:43:23 EDT 2014)

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