LO: To write a letter for or against the theme

park

Leeds City Council have decided to build a theme park in the town where you live. There are positives and negatives to having a theme park close by.

What are the GOOD things about having a theme park in your town?

What are the BAD things about having a theme park in your town?

For opening a theme park Against opening a theme park

Complete the table worksheet with the given reasons for and against.

Advantages of the Theme Park The theme park will bring in lots of tourists to the area and help local businesses which will boost the economy. The theme park will bring joy to families who live locally so don’t need to travel far to visit the theme park.The theme park will offer lots of jobs to local people. The theme park will keep local teenagers off the streets and causing trouble.

Disadvantages of the Theme Park

The theme park will create traffic in the area. The theme park will create noise for the local people who live close by.The theme park will block out views of the beautiful countryside. The theme park causes pollution to the environment. Tourists might leave litter.

Main Task Would you be FOR or AGAINST a theme park being built in your town?

You are going to write a letter to Leeds City Council explaining your view either in support or not in support of the new theme park. Look at the relevant slide for your letter.

Features of a letterDear Sir/MadamYour address in the top right cornerYours Sincerely at the bottom of the letter with your nameParagraphsConjunctions (additionally, furthermore, however)Powerful words describing your feelings

but remember to keep your letter formal and polite!

Word Bank

outraged upsetshockedstrongly disagreeconcernedworriedappalledirritated lividinfuriated angry

excitedeager thrilled proudecstaticdelighted in favourhappyluckyfortunatepleasedelatedon cloud nine

In support….Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to give my whole hearted support for the new theme park being built in Cookridge.

I am overjoyed at the plan to build a theme park because…..

I am most excited for…..

Furthermore….

Additionally….

I am very excited for the theme park to be built and I cannot wait to visit!

Yours Sincerely

…………………………

Not in support….Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to show my whole hearted objection towards the new theme park being built in Cookridge.

I am shocked and appalled at the plan to build a theme park because…..

Furthermore….

Additionally….

I hope you take note of my concerns and seriously reconsider building a theme park in Cookridge.

Yours Sincerely

…………………………

You can also acknowledge that there are advantages and disadvantages by using conjunctions.

I understand that the theme park would provide more jobs for local people however the pollution caused by the theme park would be really damaging to our local environment.

I can see the point of view that the theme park will bring joy to families and children although there are other theme parks that they could visit which are more secluded.

however although yet but on the other hand meanwhile as a result consequently furthermore