1. Fox Hunting
Discursive Writing

2. Introduction Every essay should begin with an introduction.
In your introduction you should:
Begin with an interesting fact which is neither for nor against fox hunting
Discuss why fox hunting is a controversial topic
Explain that you are going to look at the arguments for and against fox hunting
Be at least 50 words

3. 3 Arguments For Fox Hunting
Their numbers need to be controlled.
They are pests
They kill chickens
They kill lambs
This paragraph(s) should
be about 100 words. You
must talk about this in an
informative manner.
Back up your points with
facts, figures and
anecdotes. You must not
give your view at this
point.

4. 2. Hunting is traditional
Many people are employed by hunts and would lose their jobs if hunting was to be banned
Hounds would be destroyed
This paragraph(s) should
be about 100 words. You
must talk about this in an
informative manner.
Back up your points with
facts, figures and
anecdotes. You must not
give your view at this
point.

5. Foxes don’t suffer They are killed quickly by the hounds
They don’t anticipate death so are not traumatised by the chase
This paragraph(s) should
be about 100 words. You
must talk about this in an
informative manner.
Back up your points with
facts, figures and
anecdotes. You must not
give your view at this
point.

6. Their numbers need to be controlled.
They are pests
They kill chickens
They kill lambs
Hunting is traditional
Many people are employed by hunts and would lose their jobs if hunting was to be banned
Hounds would be destroyed
3. Foxes don’t suffer
They are killed quickly by the hounds
They don’t anticipate death so are not traumatised by the chase
These paragraph(s) should be about 100 words each. You must talk about this in an informative manner. Back up your points with facts, figures and anecdotes. You must not give your view at this point.

7. 3 Arguments Against Fox Hunting
Hunting is inhumane
They are torn apart by foxes
They could be shot more quickly
This paragraph(s) should
be about 100 words. You
must talk about this in an
informative manner.
Back up your points with
facts, figures and
anecdotes. You must not
give your view at this
point.

8. Hunting is purely for entertainment
It is not done to help the farmers
This paragraph(s)
should be about 100
words. You
must talk about this in an
informative manner.
Back up your points with
facts, figures and
anecdotes. You must not
give your view at this
point.

9. Foxes help farmers They control other pests such as rabbits
This paragraph(s) should
be about 100 words. You
must talk about this in an
informative manner.
Back up your points with
facts, figures and
anecdotes. You must not
give your view at this
point.

10. Conclusion Every essay must be finished off with a conclusion.
In your conclusion you must briefly summarise what has been said in the main body of your essay and give your viewpoint