Debating 101 # Lesson 01

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1-4

Debating 101

Class 1 - term 4

In this term we will.....

- Learn what a debate is

- Learn how a debate is structured

- Learn the different roles in a debate

- Create and have our own debate

In this lesson...

What is a debate

How do you choose a good statement

Picking our debate statement

Debate groups

Thinking of arguments for our statement

What is the definition of a debate?

A debate is an organized argument or contest of ideas in which the participants discuss a topic from two opposing sides. Those who agree with this statement or idea are the "Pro" side.  Those who will not agree with this statement or idea are the "Con" side.  Each side will show in an organized and clever way why they believe to have the right answers.  They will use examples and evidence to support their ideas while working towards a conclusion.  

What is the aim of a debate

The aim of a debate is to convince the opposition that you are right. When the two sides agree on the subject or when one side's arguments are more convincing than the other side that is when the debate comes to a close. In a formal debate, a mediator (a person that has not agreed with the Pro or the Con) will decide who the winner should be. In an informal debate the argument can continue until the time when one side gives up 

What is the definition of a debate?

1. An argument without evidence.
2. A formal discussion on a specific topic.
3. A casual conversation among friends.
4. A game of strategy and luck.

What is the primary aim of a debate?

1. To avoid conflict
2. To discuss differing viewpoints
3. To persuade others of a position
4. To agree on all issues

Wat ga je doen?

1. Je wordt zometeen ingedeeld in een groepje

2. Samen met je groepje ga je nadenken over een goede stelling voor een debat.

3. de stelling gaat over een relevant en landbouwgericht onderwerp

Wat is een goede stelling?

1. Een stelling bestaat uit één zin en is kort en krachtig.

2. Een stelling is nooit een vraag.

3. Een stelling bevat geen argumenten.

4.De stelling moet gaan over iets waar zowel voor- als tegenstanders argumenten voor kunnen bedenken.

5.Een stelling bevat geen ontkenningen.

6. Een stelling bekent (geen) kleur.

7. Over het algemeen geldt: wanneer je het grondig eens of oneens kunt zijn met de stelling dan zit je goed.

Creating debate statements:

Group 1: Saar, Musa, Mare, Moos

Group 2: Jonathan, Cundry, Ivar, Lisa

Group 3: Rissa, Floris, Renske, Nico, Daan

Group 4: Alexander, Doris, Jessy, Kaspar, Mia

Group 5: Casper, Beliz, Lukas, Thessa, Krijn

Group 6: Fintan, Aaron, Nynke, Nele,

Which statements do we pick for our debate?

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2

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Debate groups:

Group 1:

Jonathan                    Beliz

Floris                            Krijn

Ivar                                Mia 

Lisa                               

Cundry

Debate groups:

Group 2:

Nico                            Daan    

Alexander                Mare

Thessa                      Lukas

Renske                     Aaron

Kaspar

Debate groups:

Group 3:

Doris                       Jessy

Casper                   Musa

Rissa                       Saar

Fintan

Moos

Arguments for and against...

Within your group you are going to think of arguments for this statement and against it.

1. Think of your Claim

2. Think of reason why or why not

Finding the supportive evidence will be something for next week.