Year 8 - English
Time to debate: planning, evaluating and participating
Participating in effective debates
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about debate and practise having debates. They first learn what a debate is, before presenting arguments for a debate and then learning how you create rebuttals in debates. Pupils then finish the unit by having a debate.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to effectively plan and confidently participate in a debate, and use a success criteria to evaluate your contribution.
Key Notes
- Planning is an important part of the debating process.
- Being prepared will mean you can confidently deliver your arguments and rebuttals.
- Positive body language can help if you feel nervous.
- It's important to reflect after a debate so you can understand what to improve next time.
Vocabulary To Learn
- initial: at the beginning; first
- anticipate: to expect something to happen and prepare for it in advance
- efficient: in note-taking, this means quickly capturing key information in a clear and organised way without wasting time or writing too much
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- I do not need to plan for a debate.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Planning is an important part of the debating process. Being prepared will mean you can confidently deliver your arguments and rebuttals.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'initial'
at the beginning; first.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: I do not need to plan for a debate. Correction: To participate effectively in debate you will need to have clear arguments and rebuttals, that are backed up with evidence. Planning will ensure you can do this confidently.
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