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Year 5 - English

Making points and explanations in a debate

Introduction to debate

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils develop their understanding of debating conventions, including justifying, making points, giving proof, summarising, responding, judging and scoring a debate. Pupils learn how best to prepare for a debate and how to write notes to deliver a speech during a debate.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to follow a structure to make a point and explanation in a debate.

Key Notes

  • It is important to structure your argument when debating.
  • The PEPS structure stands for: point, explanation, proof, summary.
  • Structuring your argument will make it more convincing.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • structure: A structure is the way something is organised.
  • point: A point is an idea or reason to support your opinion.
  • explanation: An explanation means giving reasons to help someone understand an opinion.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • A speaker does not need to follow a set structure when making a speech in a debate.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

It is important to structure your argument when debating. The PEPS structure stands for: point, explanation, proof, summary.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'structure'

A structure is the way something is organised.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: A speaker does not need to follow a set structure when making a speech in a debate. Correction: There are many benefits to following a structure when making a speech in a debate.

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