Writing to Argue and Persuade - Should Students Work Longer Hours?

A topical classroom debate lesson on the government’s plans to increase school hours. Guaranteed to provoke a response!

Attractive Power Point featuring information on what the proposals are, for or against video clips, detailed lesson objectives, for or against planning and writing prompts.

This download is everything you need for a full lesson on this issue. No printing or photocopying required.

*Also Included are 10 free KS3 lesson starters*

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https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/should-students-work-longer-hours-writing-to-argue-and-persuade-11277266

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