Introduction to debate
Why this, why now
In this unit, pupils develop their understanding of debating conventions, including justifying, making points, giving proof, summarising, responding, judging and scoring a debate. Pupils learn how best to prepare for a debate and how to write notes to deliver a speech during a debate.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
- Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Introduction to debate
In this unit, pupils develop their understanding of debating conventions, including justifying, making points, giving proof, summarising, responding, judging and scoring a debate. Pupils learn how best to prepare for a debate and how to write notes to deliver a speech during a debate.
8 lessons- Writing notes to support delivering a speech in a debate
- Justifying an opinion
- Giving proof and summarising an argument
- Preparing for a debate
- Learning the roles in a debate and making a rebuttal
- Judging and scoring a debate
- Making points and explanations in a debate
- Making and responding to points of information