Introduction – the reason you are writing/speech. Eg. I am here today to tell you / or speak to you about the dangers of smoking. Paragraph 1 – your first reason why you think homework has no value / has value. Homework is valuable because it helps to support your memory. DAFOREST – minimum of 2 DAFOREST. Did you know 70% of children who do not homework will not suffer from dementia when they are elderly?

Paragraph 2 – Your 2nd reason for your argument. Include DAFOREST – 2 minimum

Paragraph 3 – Your 3rd reason for your argument. Include DAFOREST.

Paragraph 4 – Counter argument – to show that you are not bias. Eg. However / In contrast / On the other hand some of you might disagree with me because you think that home work is unnecessary and all the important learning is already done in school.

Paragraph 5 – Revert back to your main argument. Eg, However, I’m here to show you the importance of homework. Include DAFOREST and end on a strong note! End with a rhetorical question / or end with a rule of three.

Thank you for your attentive ears. Thank you for listening.

Homework

Can you come up with some DAFOREST statements for your POV?

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O – According to Doctor Bruce, he claims that…………..

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S – 50% of children finds homework boring.

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Homework has no value. Some students get it done for them. Some don't do it at all. Students should be relaxing in their free time.

Write an article for a broadsheet newspaper in which you explain your point of view on this statement.