For or Against?

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60 mins | Suitable for years: 3 - 4

A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate point of view in relation to a situation or issue.

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Curriculum

  • VC2E3LY01

    Use interaction skills to contribute to conversations and discussions to share text- or topic-based information and ideas <ul> <li>building on and connecting ideas and opinions expressed by others</li> <li>listening actively, including listening for specific information, recognising the value of others’ contributions and responding through comments, recounts and summaries of information</li> <li>learning the specific speaking or listening skills of different group roles, for example group leader, note taker and reporter</li> <li>using language appropriately in different situations; for example, explaining a procedure to a group or engaging in a game with friends</li> </ul>

  • VC2E3LY08

    Discuss how texts with similar purposes can be created for different audiences <ul> <li>discussing the ways in which a safety campaign varies depending on its audience; for example, comparing how a road safety campaign for adults driving a car is different to a road safety campaign for children crossing the road</li> <li>discussing how the instructions for assembling and using toys vary according to the age of the intended user</li> </ul>

  • VC2E4LY01

    Use interaction skills to gather information in order to carry out tasks, contribute to discussions, acknowledge another opinion, link a response to the text or topic, and share and extend ideas and information <ul> <li>making notes about a task, asking questions to clarify or follow up information, and seeking assistance if required</li> <li>developing speaking and listening behaviours, including acknowledging and extending others’ contributions, and presenting ideas and opinions clearly and coherently</li> </ul>

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