NAME: ______________________________________________

Grade 4 Discussion Text Planner

To help you write and organise a discussion text

which presents both sides of the argument.
TITLE
A question that makes the reader think about
your topic
Dont forget your question mark!

INTRODUCTION
Includes a brief description and presents both
sides of the argument.
States what the issue/topic is

ARGUMENTS
FOR:
Paragraphs
Ideas will support reasons agreeing with the
topic
Evidence to support your ideas/thinking
At least 3 arguments/reasons
AGAINST:
Paragraphs
Ideas will support reasons disagreeing with the
topic
Evidence to support your ideas/thinking
At least 3 arguments/reasons

CONCLUSION
A brief summary of the discussion
May include a recommendation about the topic
and why

WWA UNIT 4: GRADE 4 DISSUSSION TEXT PLANNER

NAME: ______________________________________________

SPECIAL FEATURES:

strong WOW words (adjectives to describe)

keywords relating to the discussion

connectives (In addition, while, as well, For

example, however, so)

emotive vocabulary (must, need, feel, should,

believe, hope etc.)

Incredible Openers: (Another thing,

On the other hand, Sometimes, Although, Even
though,Besides etc.)

Punctuation (capital letters, full stops,

question marks, commas)

No I words to show opinions when presenting

both sides of the discussion

WWA UNIT 4: GRADE 4 DISSUSSION TEXT PLANNER