2. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Controversial

3. STARTER “A gun in every school will keep them safer” The NRA (US National Rifle Association) Note down some ideas in Word: Why do many Americans agree with this? Why do many Americans disagree?

4. RULES Do as you’re told when you’re told Wear the correct uniform No swearing No unnecessary talking Keep you hands, feet and other objects to yourself Be an Active Learner

5. OBJECTIVES Be able to comment on a controversial issue Demonstrate useful research Show that you can consider both viewpoints

6. ACTIVITY 1 – PICK A TOPIC: Objective: Be able to comment on a controversial issue Gun control in America School uniform? Ban X-Factor? Legalise drugs? Facebook is bad for all Footballers paid too much 15 minutes: Pick a topic and type out 100+ words explaining your ideas Done? Find some useful links to back your ideas up.

7. MINI-PLENARY Share your work with someone near to you. What arguments have you made? Can they suggest any improvements? How controversial is their issue – do you agree? Objective: Be able to comment on a controversial issue

8. ACTIVITY 2 You should have explained one viewpoint. Now argue the opposite! Try to come up with 100+ words that show you can understand a different viewpoint. You can use the Internet to find evidence Objective: Show that you can consider both viewpoints

9. PLENARY Consider your progress today. Discuss with the person next to you. WWW? EBI? What did you manage to achieve in today’s lesson? How could you make your work better next lesson? Objective: Show that you can consider both viewpoints