Year 4 - English
Agreeing and disagreeing
Getting ready to debate
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils explore the concept of debating and the importance of justifying opinions. They learn what a motion is, how to create effective motions and techniques for agreeing or disagreeing respectfully. The unit concludes with an informal debate, allowing pupils to apply their skills.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to effectively agree or disagree with a point.
Key Notes
- People can agree or disagree with other people's opinions.
- A debate involves speakers disagreeing with each other.
- Choosing a strong point is key to making a convincing argument.
- A counter-argument is when you hear someone else's point and then respond with your own perspective and reasoning.
Vocabulary To Learn
- debate: a structured argument between two teams
- convince: to persuade someone to do something or agree with you
- counter-argument: your own perspective and reasoning that disagrees with the other person's point
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may find it challenging to think of a counter-argument.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
People can agree or disagree with other people's opinions. A debate involves speakers disagreeing with each other.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'debate'
a structured argument between two teams.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may find it challenging to think of a counter-argument. Correction: Encourage pupils to think of one strong point. When thinking of a counter-argument, pupils should consider the opposite idea to their point.
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