Year 6 - English
Holding a full debate
Debating important topics
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils recap on the features of a debate and use the PEPs structure to deliver a speech. They learn what makes an effective debate motion and design their own. Pupils then prepare for and participate in a full debate, scoring their performances and reflecting on their speech delivery.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to take part in a full debate.
Key Notes
- A debate can be led by a chairperson who introduces the speakers and keeps order.
- A debate is timed by a timekeeper so that each speaker has the same amount of time to speak.
- A point of information is a brief attempted interruption of someone's speech and is similar to rebuttal.
Vocabulary To Learn
- chairperson: a person in charge of a meeting, event, discussion or debate
- timekeeper: a person who measures or records the amount of time taken during an event
- point of information: a brief attempted interruption of someone's speech
- rebuttal: a counter-argument made against something specific that the opposing team has said
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may not feel prepared enough for the debate.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
A debate can be led by a chairperson who introduces the speakers and keeps order. A debate is timed by a timekeeper so that each speaker has the same amount of time to speak.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'chairperson'
a person in charge of a meeting, event, discussion or debate.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may not feel prepared enough for the debate. Correction: Ensure pupils have completed the previous lesson 'Preparing for a debate'. Speakers should all have written notes and have been assigned roles in their teams. They should have rehearsed their speeches and roles.
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