1. Should animals be banned from circuses? By Class 5 NLS Year 5 Booster Using PowerPoint to structure arguments:

2. Opening statements Circus Owner We are outraged by the proposal that animals should be banned from circuses. Animal Rights Campaigner We strongly believe that the use of animals in circuses should be banned.

3. We develop the animals to their full potential. The animals are happy and contented. The animals have first-class care and attention – they are part of our family. Our livelihood depends on the circus having animals. The animals have been taken out of their natural environment. Acting for an audience takes away the animals dignity. The circus would still exist without animals. The animals are caged for long periods of time. Circus Trainer Animal Rights What do you think?

4. Firstly the reason I think ……is

5. I think this because

6. A further point is

7. This is because

8. In conclusion