Persuasive Powers: Letters and Debates · Spring Term 2

The Anatomy of an Argument

Identifying the point, evidence, and explanation structure within a persuasive text.

Key Questions

  1. 1What makes a reason convincing to a person who disagrees with you?
  2. 2How do we use evidence to support our personal claims?
  3. 3Why is it important to acknowledge the opposing point of view?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: English - Writing CompositionKS2: English - Reading Comprehension
Year: Year 3
Subject: English
Unit: Persuasive Powers: Letters and Debates
Period: Spring Term 2

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