Year 4: Balanced Argument: Animals

Based on ‘The Write Stuff’ unit writing a balanced argument. I have included TWO versions of each document.
A sentence stacking powerpoint for all lessons.
A boxing up grid to support planning
A complete type up of the model text

Version A - follows the original unit plan.
Version B - is my edited version. I rewrote the unit to meet the needs of my class. I understand having high expectations, but my ethos is always to teach to the children who find writing the hardest, and encourage my higher attainers to take their pieces where they will - no ceilings. My unit supported their understanding of the structure of a balanced argument whilst keeping the language progressive but accessible.

All of my children were able to plan and write their own balanced argument about a question of their choice. I have also included my powerpoint that had a list of ideas they could choose from - some children did generate their own questions which I approved.

Feel free to play around with the resources/unit plan. Hopefully it will save you time creating supporting documents from scratch :)