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Year 6 Balanced Arguments: Worked Examples

See free Year 6 balanced arguments worked examples with clear strategies and answers, aligned to the England primary curriculum.

Model the thinking

Four worked examples

Try each question first, then compare the strategy and answer. The aim is to understand the method, not just copy the final result.

1
Issue

State the issue clearly: Should primary pupils have homework every night?

How to think about it: Plan the idea before writing: decide the purpose, choose the strongest detail, then write a complete sentence or short section and reread it for clarity.

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Answer: A neutral statement of the issue.

2
For

Give one developed argument in favour.

How to think about it: Plan the idea before writing: decide the purpose, choose the strongest detail, then write a complete sentence or short section and reread it for clarity.

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Answer: Relevant reason plus explanation/example.

3
Against

Give one developed argument against.

How to think about it: Plan the idea before writing: decide the purpose, choose the strongest detail, then write a complete sentence or short section and reread it for clarity.

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Answer: Relevant counterargument plus explanation/example.

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Evidence

Add evidence or a realistic example to strengthen one side.

How to think about it: Plan the idea before writing: decide the purpose, choose the strongest detail, then write a complete sentence or short section and reread it for clarity.

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Answer: Relevant support.

Next step

Turn the explanation into practice

Use the printable for independent work, or return to the topic overview to choose another way to practise.

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