Worksheet

2.4c Constructing an argument

Use the cards below with the connectives cards from Worksheet 2.4b to play
‘argument dominoes’. Match each point below to a connective and then that
connective to the next point in order to structure the argument text appropriately.

Argument – A new power station in your area

The beautiful
It will bring lots of There will be more The area will be well
landscape will
new jobs. pollution. landscaped.
be ruined.

Local businesses New modern

An increase in traffic
such as catering housing will be built Peace and quiet will
will bring pollution
companies will for the families of be lost forever.
and congestion.
thrive. the workers.

A new road will be

The power station The local
constructed so
will be an eyesore The local school will community will be
lorries can transport
and house prices be lost. exploited and their
raw materials to the
will drop. concerns ignored.
power station.

Less pollution is The local tourist The school will be Noise from the plant
created by modern industry will expanded and will be 24 hours a
power stations. collapse. improved. day, 7 days a week.
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