WALT: Activate prior knowledge; ask questions; make predictions.
A Think–Pair–Share: When you hear the word ‘homework’, what comes to mind? Do you like doing homework? Do you hate doing homework? Should homework be banned? Spend time
thinking about your ideas, then discuss your ideas with your partner and finally share your ideas with another pair. What does the group concur?
Should Homework Be Banned?
B Predicting: You will read an extract on homework. Sadie Warren makes the case in court that homework should be banned. What points do you think she will argue? The Justices make the case that there should be homework. What points do you think they will argue?
Ban Homework Keep Homework
Strand: Oral Language Element: Exploring and Using LO 12