The Debate You Give

Debating
1st period 
1. what is a debate? (entire class)
2. what are the rules of a debate? (entire class)
3. form groups
4. brainstorm 
2nd period
1. look up extra information.
2. classroom setting changes
3. choosing the jury
4. the debate

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Debating
1st period 
1. what is a debate? (entire class)
2. what are the rules of a debate? (entire class)
3. form groups
4. brainstorm 
2nd period
1. look up extra information.
2. classroom setting changes
3. choosing the jury
4. the debate

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

What do you already know about debating?

Slide 2 - Woordweb

Rules during a debate (1/2)
1. agree to dissagree 
2. always behave respecful to your opponents
3. attack the message, not the messenger!
4. Be critical! "No, unless". 

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

Rules during a debate (2/2)
5. listen and respond (do not interrupt!)
6. if you claim something, make sure you prove it!
7. look for the core of the debate
8. what wasn't heard, wasn't said!
9. respect the jury outcome!

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

Recall all the rules?

Slide 5 - Woordweb

Not quite there yet!
No worries, each group will get a printed hand out with all the rules! 

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

Make groups
4 persons (no less, no more)
Keep in mind that you have to debate in this team, against another team in the room! 

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

Test round
2 judges, 1 pro (A) and 1 con (B)
  • Round 1: tell one person in your group why he or she should leave the balloon
  • Round 2. the judges decide who has to leave.
timer
1:30

Slide 8 - Tekstslide

Brainstorm
  1. You will be assigned with a topic and will hear whether you are pro or con.
  2. Then, brainstorm on a piece of paper with your group

Slide 9 - Tekstslide

Break 
After the break we will continu with period 2. Before you leave class please 

Slide 10 - Tekstslide

Research
Now look up more information about your topic. Use the source list on the website. 

Slide 11 - Tekstslide

Statements
1. Each school should organize 1 demonstration a year pro/con.
2. Demonstrations in time of Corona do more harm than good. 
3. All criminals are a victim from their genes and surroundings (pro/con)

Slide 12 - Tekstslide

Preparing your Debate
  1. what is the problem?
  2. what are the most important words in your debate topic?
  3. come up with your own arguments BUT,
    try to imagine what your opponents come 
    up and think about possible answers you
    can give them.
  4. think about ways to convey your message
    the best.

Slide 13 - Tekstslide

The debate 
Put the classroom in a debate setting (next slide)

Slide 14 - Tekstslide

Slide 15 - Tekstslide

Time to debate!
Round one: 1 minute speech (pro)
Round two: 1 minute speech (con)
Round three (questions)
Round four (questions)
Round five (jury decision)
timer
1:00

Slide 16 - Tekstslide

Pro's and cons of this lesson

Slide 17 - Woordweb

Slide 18 - Tekstslide