V2 - Debate

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2

SEATING CHART ZV2B P3/4

STARTKLAAR

1. Take a seat (plattegrond)
2. Smartphone in 'Zakkie'
3. Laptop (Lessonup)
4. Workbook
5. Pen and Paper

Give me a statement on a common subject
Ex. Public transport should be free.

Lesson goals

1. I can argue a controversial statement
2. I know the structure of a debate
3. I can research a topic to find arguments
4. I can participate in a debate

How does a debate work?

2 sides: in favour of and against

Introduction & opening - give facts and argue why you are right

Rebuttal - Explain why the other arguments are not valid or less important and give more points to prove your stance.

Conclusion - Sum up your points and end strong, telling everyone why your view is the best.

Choose your subject

All people should have the same salary

Violent games should be banned

Homework should be banned

Healthcare should be free

Social media has a positive effect on communication

Are you in favour of or against this statement?

RESEARCH

You now have 5 minutes to look up some facts and to prepare some arguments for your topic

Get together

Make groups of 4!

1 minute for this

OPENING

Start by stating what the debate will be about and which side you are on.

Then give some reasons why

2 minutes per side

Rebuttal

Try to invalidate the other side's arguments and offer new facts of your own

2 minutes per side

Conclusion

End the debate. Sum up your main points and tell us why you are right

1 minutes per side

What was discussed?

How did this go?

Easy/difficult?

Key terms

Write down 3 things you have learned this class...

If anything is unclear, ask your question here...