Should students work longer hours? Writing to Argue and Persuade

A topical writing to argue and persuade letter lesson on the government’s plans to increase school hours. Guaranteed to provoke debate.

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 for free, is a letter card sort activity (normally £2) which can be used as an extra starter or general activity.
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/letter-card-sort-11034807

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