Lesson 1 - Writing Scaffolds

I began by using the data projector as a tool for shared writing. I asked pupils to complete a 'writing scaffold' which I had already prepared using MS Word. I projected this onto a standard whiteboard. The pupils discussed the framework and added their own ideas as appropriate. The software tools made editing and improving the pupils' work simple. Writing could then be extended and manipulated within the given framework.

For or Against?

Although not everyone would agree, I want to argue that.

I have several reasons for arguing for this point of view. My first reason is.

A further reason is.

My final reason is.

Therefore, although some people might argue that.,

I think I have shown that.

Example of writing using the scaffold

For or Against?

Although not everyone would agree, I want to argue that school uniform is not a good idea and we should be able to wear our own clothes in school.

I have several reasons for arguing for this point of view. My first reason is that school uniform is expensive and, as we have our own clothes anyway, it is an unnecessary expense.

A further reason is that wearing school uniform is not always comfortable. We are too hot in summer and cold in winter and at playtime we are restricted by the uniform we have to wear.

My final reason is uniform does not give us a chance to express our personalities because when we wear it we all look the same.

Therefore, although some people might argue that uniform is a good idea,

I think I have shown that it would be better if we wore our own clothes to school.

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