Language Function
Text Type
Text Structure and Language Features
Representational
Communicating
Information,
descriptions,
expressing
propositions
Regulatory
Influencing the
behaviour,
feelings/attitudes
of others
Arguments and
Formal/Informal
Debates
Text Structure
Argument, persuasion, debate
Language Structures and Features
Technical Vocabulary
Organising information, i.e. introduction,
supporting evidence, drawing conclusions
Persuasive linguistic devices
Persuasive tone of voice and body language
Use of technical data
Use of neutral language to present an argument
Knowledge Skills and Understandings
Expressing and justifying opinions
Point of view
Contrasting points of view
Refuting and argument
How to address arguments impersonally (by
Arguments and Formal/Informal Debates
The purpose of debating and developing arguments is designed to persuade an audience to
accept a particular point of view. Debates provide pupils with practice in giving and justifying
opinions. Students will be required to research topics to provide relevant information to support
their point of view. Debates can be used for exploring issues and different points of view such as
topics from literature being studied in class, or local concerns such as pollution, phone masts, and
current affairs.
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disagreeing with the statement, not the person)
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