Starter quiz
- What is an opinion?
- a fact that a person knows
- a view or belief that a person has ✓
- a list of items
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- What is an argument?
- when two or more people agree about something
- when someone performs in front of an audience
- when two or more people do not agree about something ✓
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- What is a debate?
- a performance on a stage
- a group of people reading speeches
- a structured argument between two teams ✓
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- Which of the following are opinions?
- There are 7 players in a netball team.
- I think cheese is the best sandwich filling. ✓
- Blue is my favourite colour. ✓
- 5 x 5 = 25.
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- Complete this sentence using the appropriate subordinating conjunction: 'I like to read before bed ______ it helps me to relax.'
- or
- when
- because ✓
- although
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- How can we be a successful speaker?
- Speak loudly and clearly. ✓
- Mumble your words.
- Fidget as you speak.
- Stand up straight. ✓
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Exit quiz
- What is the topic being debated called?
- an issue
- a motion ✓
- a question
- a title
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- What does a motion start with?
- 'This room ...'
- 'We believe ...'
- 'This house ...' ✓
- 'I think ...'
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- A great debate motion should be ...
- very complicated and difficult to understand
- clear and easy to understand ✓
- irrelevant
- relatable and important ✓
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- True or False? Everyone has to agree with the motion.
- True
- False ✓
- Which word can we use to give a reason why we believe something?
- the
- before
- motion
- because ✓
- but
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- True or false? This is a good motion: 'This house believes children should never eat fruit and vegetables.'
- True
- False ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- The motion is the name for the belief or proposal that is being debated.
- An effective motion should be one that people can either agree or disagree with.
- An effective motion should be relatable and important.
Common misconception
Pupils may find it difficult to explain why a motion is not effective.
Explain thoroughly the criteria of an 'effective motion': it should be clear and easy to understand; both sides must have an opportunity to make a fair point; it must be relatable, important and respectful.
Keywords
Motion - the name for the belief or proposal that is being debated
Debate - a structured argument between two teams
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