Activities in this teaching pack include a shared reading text to explain how to structure and format a discussion text to present arguments in favour of or against using the tide to generate energy, a set of cards to edit identify and sort arguments for an against an issue about tidal power and a worksheet to edit and correct the format and structure a discussion text.

The interactive presentation gets the children to explore how to write a discussion text to outline arguments for and against an environmental issue about using the power of the tide.

This lesson is part of an English scheme of work to get the children to practise composing a selection of discussion texts to debate issues surrounding environmental concerns and protections. There are teaching activities for shared learning, differentiated worksheets to support independent learning and interactive presentations to introduce concepts and key skills.