Debate on Allowing Mobile Phones in Schools

 
Learning Intentions:
To write a balanced piece of discursive
text
 
Success Criteria
Clear Viewpoint
Paragraphs
Evidence to back up your opinions
Clear introduction and conclusion
What is a discursive text?
 
to present a balanced view of an issue;
to carefully select and organise
information from both sides of an
issue;
each side needs explanation, evidence
and/or examples;
the writer 
may
 conclude by giving
his/her own opinion;
 
In the following piece of writing see if you can
identify the features below:
 
Structure
 
Introduction
 
Arguments for
 
Arguments against
 
Conclusion
 
Language
 
Statistics
 (facts and figures
e.g. 
75% people think that
...)
 
Connectives
 (
however,
furthermore etc
)
Formal language 
(posh words
e.g. 
high proportion etc
)
Discussion phrases
(sentences that introduce an
argument e.g. 
Some people
believe..., this might mean etc
)
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Should mobile phones be banned in schools?
 
In the last few years there has been an explosion in the use of
new communications technologies, including mobile phones; it
is estimated that over 70% of young people aged 10–14 now
own one.  Considerable debate has taken place in the press
recently as to whether pupils should be allowed to take their
mobile phones into school.
 
Some people believe that there are many positive
benefits of allowing children to communicate freely with each
other, and pupils argue that using a mobile phone to talk to or
text-message their friends is simply one way of doing this, using
new technology.
 
Many parents like the reassurance of knowing their
child can be safer and more independent if they have a mobile
phone, since they can contact them at any time if necessary.
 
On the other hand it could be argued that carrying a mobile
phone could in itself make a child more vulnerable to theft or
mugging, both on the street and even in the playground.
Police figures confirm that a high proportion of crimes
committed against young people involve thefts of mobile
phones.
 
Schools are concerned, moreover, that allowing pupils
to bring their mobiles to school could create a competitive
atmosphere amongst children and result in some children
feeling left out and unvalued. Furthermore they claim that
pupils’ education would be affected by the distraction of
phones ringing in class.
 
Some doctors are also against children using mobile
phones at school.  They fear that children using mobiles could
suffer long-term health problems.
 
It can be seen that there are a lot of conflicting views
on the use of mobile phones by school children.  This is clearly
an issue which will continue to be debated.
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Should mobile phones be banned in schools?
 
In the last few years there has been an explosion in the use of new communications
technologies, including mobile phones; it is estimated that over 
70%
 of young people aged
10–14 now own one.  
Considerable debate 
has taken place in the press recently as to
whether pupils should be allowed to take their mobile phones into school.
 
Some people believe
 that there are many 
positive benefits 
of allowing children
to communicate freely with each other, and pupils argue that using a mobile phone to talk to
or text-message their friends is simply one way of doing this, using new technology.
 
Many parents like the 
reassurance
 of knowing their child can be safer and more
independent if they have a mobile phone, since they can contact them at any time if necessary.
 
On the other hand it could be argued that
 carrying a mobile phone could in
itself make a child more vulnerable to theft or mugging, both on the street and even in the
playground.  Police figures confirm that a 
high proportion 
of crimes committed against
young people involve thefts of mobile phones.
 
Schools are concerned, 
moreover
, that allowing pupils to bring their mobiles to
school could create a competitive atmosphere amongst children and result in some children
feeling left out and unvalued. 
Furthermore
 they claim that pupils’ education would be
affected by the distraction of phones ringing in class.
 
Some doctors are also against children using mobile phones at school.  They fear
that children using mobiles could suffer long-term health problems.
 
It can be seen that there are 
a lot of conflicting views
 on the use of mobile phones by
school children.  This is 
clearly an issue which will continue to be debated
.
 
Essay Plan
 
Introduction
Main point for
2
nd
 point for
3
rd
 point for
1
st
 point against and rebuttal
2
nd
 point against and rebuttal
3
rd
 point against and rebuttal
Conclusion
 
Introduction
 
There are 4 main types of opening paragraph for a discursive
essay.
 
1. Provocative
e.g. 
it is difficult to see how anyone could possibly disapprove of…
2. Balanced
e.g. People hold strongly contasting views about the subject of…
3. Personal
e.g. I have always hated….since the time when I was once physically sick
when….
4. Illustrative
e.g. On a beautiful sunny day, a terrified exhausted animal is being savaged to
death by a pack of dogs while jeering, expensively dressed humans look on.
 
Example Introduction
 
Vile. Behind closed laboratory doors, right
now, there are animals suffering.  Animal
testing kills millions of animals each year;
we must take action against this sickening
system.  It is essential animal testing is
made illegal to stop the suffering, now.
 
Essay
 
1.
Introduction
 – what is your topic? What
opinions do people have? What will you
be talking about?
2.
2 or 3 Points for 
– One point in each
paragraph, back it up with evidence, give
your opinions and explain what this
evidence tells us?
3.
2 or 3 Points against 
- One point in each
paragraph, back it up with evidence, give
your opinions and explain what this
evidence tells us?
4.
Conclusion
 – what is the answer to the
question? Why do you think this?
 
Main points
 
Point – what is this paragraph taking
about?
 
Evidence – what facts/real life examples
do you have to prove this?
 
Explain -  Give your opinion, do you
agree? What do you think this tells us
about your topic?
 
Techniques
 
In your main paragraphs try to use the
following techniques:
 
rhetorical questions
emotive language
repetition of words, phrases or sentence
structure
 
Example paragraph
 
The sheer extent of time devoted to social media by
teenagers today immediately deprives them of
precious time necessary for, among other things the
usage and development of face-to-face social skills.
According to a recent study by The Telegraph
newspaper, the average UK teenager spends over 31
hours a week on social media – equating to just over
4 hours a day.  This colossal length of time could be
used more valuably by interacting face-to-face with
others. The same study also found that a staggering
one in four people now spend more time ‘socialising’
online than in-person, once again leading to the loss
of human interaction and therefore basic social and
basic communication skills.
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The debate on whether mobile phones should be allowed in schools is fueled by contrasting viewpoints. Proponents argue for benefits like safety and communication, while opponents raise concerns about distractions and health risks. Both sides present valid arguments that continue to fuel a contentious discussion in educational settings.


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  1. Learning Intentions: To write a balanced piece of discursive text Success Criteria Clear Viewpoint Paragraphs Evidence to back up your opinions Clear introduction and conclusion

  2. What is a discursive text? to present a balanced view of an issue; to carefully select and organise information from both sides of an issue; each side needs explanation, evidence and/or examples; the writer may conclude by giving his/her own opinion;

  3. In the following piece of writing see if you can identify the features below: Structure Language Introduction Statistics (facts and figures e.g. 75% people think that...) Connectives (however, furthermore etc) Formal language (posh words e.g. high proportion etc) Discussion phrases (sentences that introduce an argument e.g. Some people believe..., this might mean etc) Arguments for Arguments against Conclusion

  4. Should mobile phones be banned in schools? In the last few years there has been an explosion in the use of new communications technologies, including mobile phones; it is estimated that over 70% of young people aged 10 14 now own one. Considerable debate has taken place in the press recently as to whether pupils should be allowed to take their mobile phones into school. Some people believe that there are many positive benefits of allowing children to communicate freely with each other, and pupils argue that using a mobile phone to talk to or text-message their friends is simply one way of doing this, using new technology. Many parents like the reassurance of knowing their child can be safer and more independent if they have a mobile phone, since they can contact them at any time if necessary.

  5. On the other hand it could be argued that carrying a mobile phone could in itself make a child more vulnerable to theft or mugging, both on the street and even in the playground. Police figures confirm that a high proportion of crimes committed against young people involve thefts of mobile phones. Schools are concerned, moreover, that allowing pupils to bring their mobiles to school could create a competitive atmosphere amongst children and result in some children feeling left out and unvalued. Furthermore they claim that pupils education would be affected by the distraction of phones ringing in class. Some doctors are also against children using mobile phones at school. They fear that children using mobiles could suffer long-term health problems. It can be seen that there are a lot of conflicting views on the use of mobile phones by school children. This is clearly an issue which will continue to be debated.

  6. Should mobile phones be banned in schools? In the last few years there has been an explosion in the use of new communications technologies, including mobile phones; it is estimated that over 70% of young people aged 10 14 now own one. Considerable debate has taken place in the press recently as to whether pupils should be allowed to take their mobile phones into school. Some people believe that there are many positive benefits of allowing children to communicate freely with each other, and pupils argue that using a mobile phone to talk to or text-message their friends is simply one way of doing this, using new technology. Many parents like the reassurance of knowing their child can be safer and more independent if they have a mobile phone, since they can contact them at any time if necessary. On the other hand it could be argued that carrying a mobile phone could in itself make a child more vulnerable to theft or mugging, both on the street and even in the playground. Police figures confirm that a high proportion of crimes committed against young people involve thefts of mobile phones. Schools are concerned, moreover, that allowing pupils to bring their mobiles to school could create a competitive atmosphere amongst children and result in some children feeling left out and unvalued. Furthermorethey claim that pupils education would be affected by the distraction of phones ringing in class. Some doctors are also against children using mobile phones at school. They fear that children using mobiles could suffer long-term health problems. It can be seen that there are a lot of conflicting views on the use of mobile phones by school children. This is clearly an issue which will continue to be debated.

  7. Essay Plan Introduction Main point for 2nd point for 3rd point for 1st point against and rebuttal 2nd point against and rebuttal 3rd point against and rebuttal Conclusion

  8. Introduction There are 4 main types of opening paragraph for a discursive essay. 1. Provocative e.g. it is difficult to see how anyone could possibly disapprove of 2. Balanced e.g. People hold strongly contasting views about the subject of 3. Personal e.g. I have always hated .since the time when I was once physically sick when . 4. Illustrative e.g. On a beautiful sunny day, a terrified exhausted animal is being savaged to death by a pack of dogs while jeering, expensively dressed humans look on.

  9. Example Introduction Vile. Behind closed laboratory doors, right now, there are animals suffering. Animal testing kills millions of animals each year; we must take action against this sickening system. It is essential animal testing is made illegal to stop the suffering, now.

  10. Essay 1. Introduction what is your topic? What opinions do people have? What will you be talking about? 2. 2 or 3 Points for One point in each paragraph, back it up with evidence, give your opinions and explain what this evidence tells us? 3. 2 or 3 Points against - One point in each paragraph, back it up with evidence, give your opinions and explain what this evidence tells us? 4. Conclusion what is the answer to the question? Why do you think this?

  11. Main points Point what is this paragraph taking about? Evidence what facts/real life examples do you have to prove this? Explain - Give your opinion, do you agree? What do you think this tells us about your topic?

  12. Techniques In your main paragraphs try to use the following techniques: rhetorical questions emotive language repetition of words, phrases or sentence structure

  13. Example paragraph The sheer extent of time devoted to social media by teenagers today immediately deprives them of precious time necessary for, among other things the usage and development of face-to-face social skills. According to a recent study by The Telegraph newspaper, the average UK teenager spends over 31 hours a week on social media equating to just over 4 hours a day. This colossal length of time could be used more valuably by interacting face-to-face with others. The same study also found that a staggering one in four people now spend more time socialising online than in-person, once again leading to the loss of human interaction and therefore basic social and basic communication skills.

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