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  • "Should swimming lessons be free for all children?". Provide 1 FOR and 1 AGAINST reason in 30 seconds.
    Hooray! / Good Try :(
  • Both sides of the arguments MUST be provided in an unbiased manner.
    False
    True
  • "Should school start earlier?". Provide 1 FOR and 1 AGAINST reason in 30 seconds.
    Hooray! / Good Try :(
  • "School canteens should only sell healthy food". Provide 1 FOR and 1 AGAINST reason in 30 seconds.
    Hooray! / Good Try :(
  • The introductory paragraph should include...
    provide a brief overview of the differing views and opinions
    a statement of issue
    All of the above
    briefly introduce the for and against arguments
  • "Screen time for children should be limited to 30 minutes per day". Provide 1 FOR and 1 AGAINST reason in 30 seconds.
    Hooray! / Good Try :(
  • We mainly use the __________ tense in discussion texts.
    present perfect
    present simple
    present continuous
    past simple
  • "School uniforms should be banned". Provide 1 FOR and 1 AGAINST reason in 30 seconds.
    Hooray! / Good Try :(
  • You MUST NOT provide your opinion in the text.
    False
    True
  • "Should children be allowed to own pets?". Provide 1 FOR and 1 AGAINST reason in 30 seconds.
    Hooray! / Good Try :(
  • A discussion text is very similar to a persuasive text.
    False
    True
  • Firstly, secondly, and finally are examples of _______________ words.
    signalling
    None of the above
    contrasting
    time sequence
  • "Should homework be banned?". Provide 1 FOR and 1 AGAINST reason in 30 seconds.
    Hooray! / Good Try :(
  • "Should schools ban Pokemon trading cards?". Provide 1 FOR and 1 AGAINST reason in 30 seconds.
    Hooray! / Good Try :(
  • What is the purpose of a discussion text?
    To entertain
    To clarify
    To persuade
    To inform
  • It is expected that the reader has prior knowledge of the topic.
    True
    False
  • Chores should be compulsory. Provide 1 FOR and 1 AGAINST reason in 30 seconds.
    Hooray! / Good Try :(
  • Your audience may or may not have an interest in the topic.
    True
    False
  • "Children should choose subjects they learn at school." Provide 1 FOR and 1 AGAINST reason in 30 seconds.
    Hooray! / Good Try :(
  • Providing evidence from reliable sources is optional.
    False
    True
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