Balanced argument planning sheet

Example: Your title:

Title
Should animals be kept in captivity in zoos?

Example: Your introduction:

-The first modern zoon opened in Paris in 1793

-Alan Peat sentence: Some people believe zoos keep animals
Introduction safe; others believe they should be freed in their natural
habitat.
-This discussion will explore whether animals should live in
captivity in zoos or in their natural habitat

Example: Your arguments for:

-Saved from poachers

Arguments for -Endangered animals have breeding programmes
(with evidence) -You can study these animals and learn about them

Example: Your arguments against:

-Animals need more space, zoos are not big enough

-They need to be in their natural habitat to reduce stress and
Arguments against boredom
(with evidence) -You can see wild animals in real life on trips such as a Safari
therefore you do not actually need zoos

Example: Alan Peat bullet point summary Your conclusion:

There are many reasons for and against animals being held in
captivity in zoos…
Those who support the evacuation process might argue:
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Those who do not support the evacuation of children in WWII

might suggest:
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