EnglishYear 6Writing

Write balanced arguments and persuasion

Write balanced arguments, persuasive texts and discussion pieces, using evidence and rhetorical devices to support viewpoints

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    A balanced argument is like a see-saw 🛝 — you look at both sides before deciding.

  2. 2

    What does a balanced argument do?

  3. 3

    Drag each reason onto the correct side of the see-saw 🛝 — one for 'yes' and one for 'no'.

  4. 4

    Let's write a balanced argument together about whether children should have phones 📱

  5. 5

    Which of these is a good balanced argument sentence?

  6. 6

    Build a balanced argument by dragging the sentences into the right order: FOR, AGAINST, then YOUR OPINION.

  7. 7

    What word can you use to show you are about to give the other side?

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