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In this lesson, we will listen to a discussion that explores both sides of the debate about whether Ganesh cheated by not physically travelling the world. We will then create a discussion map for the different parts of the discussion.
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In this lesson, we will listen to the discussion again, then we will step the different parts of our discussion map and finally we will have a go at speaking the discussion out loud.
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In this lesson, we will explore what a balanced discussion is and then we will generate ideas for and against the argument that Ganesh cheated.
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In this lesson, we will explore how we can use subordinating conjunctions to add extra information to our sentences. We will focus on 'when', 'if', 'that' and 'because' and we will use these to create sentences about our story.
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In this lesson, we will meet Retrieval Rabbit who will teach us how to use our retrieval skills. Together, we will read the discussion and then we will answer retrieval questions.
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In this lesson, we will box up the different sections of our discussion into; introduction, points for, points against and the conclusion. We will include drawings, key words/notes and the purpose for each part of the discussion.
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In this lesson, we will listen to another balanced discussion about the question, 'should animals be kept in zoos?'. We will use our toolkit to explore what the writer did to create this discussion and then we will use the toolkit to write our own.
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In this lesson, we will recap our boxing up plan and the features of a balanced argument. We will then write the introduction, including introducing the judge and the question to be discussed.
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In this lesson, we will recap our boxing up plan and the features of a balanced argument. We will then write the three points for the argument.
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In this lesson, we will recap our boxing up plan and the features of a balanced argument. We will then write the three points against the argument and the conclusion.
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