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Discussion: Should animals be kept in zoos?

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Lessons (10)

    To listen to a discussion

    In this lesson, we will hear a discussion about whether animals should be kept in zoos or not. We will also think about some other discussion questions and reasons for and against.
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    To learn a discussion from memory

    In this lesson, we will storymap and step and speak a discussion.
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    To give reasons for and against

    In this lesson, we will explore how to give reasons for and against an argument and then roleplay these opinions in a discussion.
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    To use coordinating conjunctions

    In this lesson, we will introduce the conjunctions 'or, but, and, so'. We will identify conjunctions in sentences, apply our new knowledge and reflect on the role of each conjunction.
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    To give personal opinions about what is read (discussion texts)

    In this lesson, we will think about how we can develop our own opinions using the discussion text about animals in zoos. We will then use these strategies to apply it to other discussion points.
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    To box up for purpose

    In this lesson, we will review some of the for and against arguments and try to group them into categories. We will then explore the structure of a discussion text and box up the ideas into different paragraphs.
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    To identify features of a discussion (Read as a Writer)

    In this lesson, we will explore the different features of a discussion text and identify them. We will also think about what opinions we want to introduce in our writing.
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    To write a discussion (Part 1)

    In this lesson, we will remind ourselves of the different sections of the text, we will also think about how to make sure we are speaking in a neutral tone throughout the discussion and complete the first part of our shared write.
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    To write a discussion (Part 2)

    In this lesson, we will remind ourselves of the different sections of the text, we will also think about how to make sure we are speaking in a neutral tone throughout the discussion and complete the second part of our shared write.
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    To write a discussion (Part 3)

    In this lesson, we will remind ourselves of the different sections of the text, we will also think about how to make sure we are speaking in a neutral tone throughout the discussion and complete the third part of our shared write.
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