Year
6 Term 2
Non-Fiction: Constructing an effective argument II
Objectives 18 & 19 |
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Resource
Title |
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Opinions
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Type
of Resource |
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Link
to Kids on the Net
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Project |
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All
about me |
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Summary |
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This
is a simple forum for children to send pieces of writing,
which express their personal opinions on a variety of subjects.
It can be used for debate, with children tailoring their contributions
to the web medium, and responding to other views expressed
on the page. |
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URL
of project |
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http://www.kidsonthenet.com/allabout/opinions.cfm
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In
the Classroom |
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Write
a personal opinion
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Online
activities, instructions or forms |
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Send it
to the site |
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URL
of online activities |
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http://www.kidsonthenet.com/allabout/write.htm |
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Summary
- extended information in notes or worksheets |
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You
could use this page to submit balanced arguments (objective
19), rather than opinions, where competing views are fairly
summarised, and strengths and weaknesses of different positions
are analysed. These can be submitted using the form |
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Extension
activities URL |
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http://www.kidsonthenet.com/allabout/write.htm
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Keywords
for extensions: Adaptations for different age groups and
abilities, special needs |
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Divide
class into groups and ask them to be either pro / against
the discussion.
Allow children time to present their views and prepare counter
arguments. |
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NLS
framework objective (Year) |
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6 |
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NLS
framework objective (Term) |
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2 |
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NLS
framework objective (Number) |
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18,
19 |
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NLS
framework objective (Name) |
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To
construct effective arguments; developing a point logically
and effectively; supporting and illustrating points persuasively;
anticipating possible objections; harnessing the known views,
interests and feelings of the audience; tailoring the writing
to formal presentation where appropriate.
To write a balanced report of a controversial issue; summarising
fairly the competing views; analysing strengths and weaknesses
of different positions. |
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Year
group(s) UK - Starting Year group range |
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4 |
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Ending
year group range |
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9 |
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Curriculum
Links |
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English,
Literacy, PSHE |
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ICT
Skills |
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Word Processing
Webform
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Teacher
experience level |
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Basic |
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Length
of time required |
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1
- 2 lessons |
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