English Task 53 Play this Power Point in

English Task 53 Play this Power. Point in slideshow mode and click on the speakers to listen to your teacher!

LO: To understand identify the features of a balanced argument. I can explain what is meant by a discussion text or balanced argument. I can identify structural features of a balanced argument. I can identify language features of a balanced argument.

DNA • Spend some time on Spelling Shed to practise your spellings. • If you have not received your username and password, you need to return the consent form you were emailed by the school office. • A reminder of how to use the site is included on the following few slides.

Once you have received your username and password, follow this link to the website: https: //play. edshed. com/login Type in your details and click sign in. Click play.

How to play Each stage is linked to a year group. Stage 3 and 4 are the Y 3/4 words that you need to learn. These are your playing options: Start by clicking play. Pick stage 1 and 2 if you want to practise year 1/2 words. This is the place where you can practise your spellings and start earning a score. Decide which level you would like to play. Every level uses the same words but will give you a different amount of help with how to spell them.

Playing against friends Click the ‘create Hive’ button. You will get a code. You can then have a spelling competition against those who have joined the ‘hive’. Things to remember: Pick how hard you want the game to be. Give your friends this code so they can join your Hive game. To join a Hive game, go to your account, click on the 3 lines in the top left hand corner. Select join hive game and enter the code you have been given. 1. You can only play a hive game when all those in the ‘hive’ are online. 2. Only people in your school will be able to join your ‘hive’ game. 3. Only one person can start a hive game.

Recap – features of balanced arguments Look carefully at what we mean when we say ‘structural features’ and ‘language features’ and what the difference is. Structural: What the text looks like and how it is set out on the page. Language: The words used; what the text actually says.

Read the balanced argument and see if you can find the features that we have talked about earlier in the week. Are there any improvements that could be made to this text? Click on the speaker if you would like to hear Mrs Stratford read the text to you.

Title is asking a question Introduction Connectives to link sentences and ideas together Reasons for (why it would be a good idea) Are there any improvements that could be made to this text? Evidence needed to support points (facts and statistics). Reasons against (why it would be a bad idea) Conclusion with first person – ‘I believe…’

Using connectives: While it is great to use adventurous connectives, we need to make sure we are using them in the right way. Match the connectives with their synonym by putting them in the right column of the table: • Furthermore • Despite • Moreover • Contrary to • Additionally • Although • However

Using connectives: Answers Think about how these new connectives could be used in your own writing by looking at what they mean. The first list are words you would use when you want to state another fact or point. The second list is when you are making a different point that goes against something else you have written.

Exit Ticket: Fill in the gaps using connectives from the list. Some people argue that children should start school at age 7 because they would have more time to learn things at home from play and discovery. ________ they would be able to go out to visit different places first-hand that they would not be able to see in school. _______ they would be able to enjoy their childhood and learn life skills, rather than going straight to school as soon as they can walk and talk. ________ other people suggest that children should start school much younger than that as they can be learning so much more. _______ popular opinion, children can learn from a very young age and they can learn social skills at school, it doesn’t have to be taught at home. ______ many people would argue that home is the best place for young children. Furthermore Despite Moreover Contrary to Additionally Although However

Exit Ticket: Answers There is more than one possible answer! Some people argue that children should start school at age 7 because they would have more time to learn things at home from play and discovery. Furthermore/additionally/moreover, they would be able to go out to visit different places first-hand that they would not be able to see in school. Furthermore/additionally/moreover, they would be able to enjoy their childhood and learn life skills, rather than going straight to school as soon as they can walk and talk. However, other people suggest that children should start school much younger than that as they can be learning so much more. Despite/contrary to popular opinion, children can learn from a very young age and they can learn social skills at school, it doesn’t have to be taught at home. Although/however many people would argue that home is the best place for young children. Furthermore Despite Moreover Contrary to Additionally Although However