GCSE, Argumentative Unit - Contact Sport and More

Aimed at GCSE, English Language students, this comprehensive unit provides a structured and engaging approach to improving non-fiction writing (argumentative).

It contains:

• Detailed Lesson Plans (3-4 Lessons) with clear timings and stages (Starter, Main, Plenary).
• High-Quality Model Text for analysis and vocabulary identification.
• GCSE-Aligned Assessment for AO5 (Content and Organisation) and AO6 (Technical Accuracy).
• Student-Friendly Rubrics for both AO5 (24 Marks) and AO6 (16 Marks).
• Targeted Vocabulary Activities: Spelling Match-to-the-End and Word and Definition Matching.
• Text Comprehension Activity (Short Answer, True/False, Multiple Choice).
• Argumentative Essay Structure Plan.
• Speech Writing Task based on a controversial topic (Contact Sports).
• Differentiation and Supports for SEND, EAL, and G&T learners.
• Simpler Version of the Model Text for pre-exposure or struggling learners.

An extension activity on descriptive writing is also included along with a sensory map.

Updated (1st December): Two free booklets have been added:
“Should Self Defense be an option for students?” and “Has Money Ruined Sport?” They contain content such as newspaper articles, discussion prompts, comprehension activities, writing tasks and a writing frame or plan

The resource offers value for money and will save hours of planning providing outstanding resources to help students improve their argumentative writing!