H4 tto P2 ethics lesson 5

• Godsdienst
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Ethical debates

Havo/VWO 4

Lesson 5

2024-2025

Logical caroussel (QAREPR)

1. Ask a Question: closed question connected to philosophical content
2. Answer the question
3. Give a Reason that fits the combination of the question asked and the answer given.
4. Give an Example that illustrates the stated reason, as well as makes this reason (more) concrete. 
5. Give a Critical note
6. Give a Reflection about the whole conversation:

     - Do you think differently now?

     - What was striking?

     - Did your attitude change concerning the subject that has been discussed?

What is capitalism?

Why might Adam Smith's ideas still be important in 10 years time?

Homework

Discussing: 

- Activities 1 - 3 page 83 + 85

- Activity 4 page 83

Lesson objectives

You will...

- learn what a debate is

- learn different kinds of persuasive techniques

- explain the structure of a debate

- learn how to structure your points for an argument

What exactly is a debate?

Description

Debate

a contest, almost a game, where two or more speakers present their arguments with the intention of persuading one another. 

Persuasive techniques

1. Power of three: involve the audience
2. Emotive language
3. Rhetorical questions
4. Say again
   
5. Undermine opposing views
   
6. Anecdote
   
7. Direct address
   
8. Exaggeration

Persuasive techniques

Focusing on the floor

Key to persuasion

Using a little bit of humour

Speaking in a monotone voice

Placing emphasis on important words

Standing very still with few hand gestures

Speaking in a very quiet whisper

Making eye contact with the audience

How is a debate structured?

Debate structure

1. The chairperson introduces the topic and the 1st proposition speaker.
   
2. The 1st proposition speaker gives a full overview of the topic and their view.
   
3. The 1st opposition speaker argues against what the 1st proposition speaker says and comes up with a new argument.
   
4. The 2nd proposition speaker gives their view along with any new points.
   
5. The 2nd opposition speaker gives their speech.
   
6. The 3rd proposition speaker gives their view along with any new points.
   
7. The 3rd opposition speaker gives their speech.
   
8. The debate is opened to the floor.
   
9. The opposition summary (or ‘closer’) speaker summarises the opposition’s arguments.
   
10. The proposition summary (or ‘closer’) speaker summarises the proposition's main arguments.
    

State, Explain, Illustrate

S – State your main idea or argument (just like a topic sentence)

Ex – Explain in detail why you feel your idea or argument is correct

I – Illustrate your idea or argument with an example/ scenario that the FLOOR will relate to

I totally understand what's expected in a debate

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