Discussion

• Language Arts
• Primary Education

Discussion

We are learning to write a discussion paragraph.  

Todays 'big' Question

Should mobile phones be banned from school?

Should Children wear school uniform?

Should pupils be able to choose where they sit?

Should homework be given in primary school?

What is a Discussion text?

1. A story
2. Text that gives both sides of an argument
3. Something that persuades you to do something
4. A description

What order do you think these words would be found in a text?

In conclusion

As well as,

Additionally,

First of all.

Furthermore

Alternatively,

Reasons For

Reasons Against

Words to add information on

Create two sentences making a point for our question.

generalisers

Create a sentence with a gerneraliser

Short Burst writing

Have a go at writing a paragraph for the argument using generalisers and words to add information on. 

Words to show opposite point of view

Short Burst Writing

Now have a go at writing an opposing view.

Try and include words to show a different point of view, words to add information on and generalisers. 

Do you think you have been successful today? Look at the success criteria.

Yes, I feel confident writing a discussion paragraph

I still need to work on my discussion paragraph

I have gotten better but would like to improve