A KS2 lesson that focuses on developing speaking and listening skills and how to use facts and figures during discussions and debates.

English: Spoken Language

• listen and respond appropriately to adults and their peers
• ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and knowledge
• use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
• articulate and justify answers, arguments and opinions
• give well-structured descriptions, explanations and narratives for different purposes, including for expressing feelings

Learning objectives

Use facts and figures to discuss and debate plastic pollution

Use facts as a basis for writing, discussion and as the starting point for projects or activities related to reducing plastic pollution