Discussion 2

• Language Arts
• Primary Education

Discussion

We are learning to write a discussion paragraph.  

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,

Words to add information on

generalisers

Words to show opposite point of view

Assess and Uplevel

Read through the discussion paragraph example.

Can you assess against the success criteria we looked at yesterday?

Now up level that paragraph in your jotter.

Include:- Openers to introduce the view point

- generalises

- Openers to add information on

Todays 'big' Question

Should mobile phones be banned from school?

Should Children wear school uniform?

Should break times be longer in school?

Should homework be given in primary school?

Should every child join a team sport?

Brainstorm for and against points for the question you have chosen.

Research evidence to back up each point.

We will be using the structure 

Point, Evidence and Explanation next week. 

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