CIT - Debate Year 2

• Burgerschap
• MBO
• Studiejaar 2

In the news 

Today's Lesson 

Debate - Rules 

1. Convince the jury, not each other 

2. Agree to disagree

3. Respect and courtesy 

4. Don't shoot the messenger 

5. Equal chances

6. Listen and respond 

7.  Argumenation based on information 

8. What is not heard is not said 

9. Respect the outcome 

Debate - How?

• In groups you defend your statement 
• Use good information to base your arguments on 
• You will have time in class to prepare 
• One group will form the jury together with the teacher 

Debate - How?

• Five minutes to set out statement 
• Five minutes to respond to each other 
• Two minutes to conclude 

• Possibility for jury to ask questions 
• Jury decides who wins 

From 2025, only sustainably produced branded clothing may be sold

Yes

No

Asylum seekers in the Netherlands must remain separated from society during their procedure

Yes

No

Teachers who are LGBTQ+ are required to come out at school

Yes

No

People who spread fake news should be fined

Yes

No

A child should be able to decide for himself about his medical treatment

Yes

No

It does more harm than good when the media provides a stage for criminals

Yes

No

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy should be equated with child abuse

Yes

No

Anyone who exhibits transgressive behavior in nightlife must be given a national ban on catering for one year

Yes

NO

Your choice

Next lesson: Preparing arguments