Starter quiz
- What is the name for the belief or proposal that is being debated?
- the topic
- the motion ✓
- the title
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- What does it mean to agree with someone's point?
- to have a different opinion about something
- to have the same opinion about something ✓
- to not care about their point
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- What does it mean to disagree with someone's point?
- to not care about their point
- to have the same opinion about something
- to have a different opinion about something ✓
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- What effect will standing-up straight, smiling and making eye-contact have on the audience when you are speaking?
- It will make them think you are being cheeky.
- It will make them think you are speaking to an audience for the first time.
- It will make them think you are friendly, grown-up and doing something formal. ✓
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- 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? Everyone has to agree with the motion.
- True
- False ✓
Exit quiz
- How can a speaker convince an audience to think or feel a certain way?
- give them a good reason to do so ✓
- pay them money to do so
- ask them politely to do so
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- Which of the following will help you to become a successful speaker?
- Stand up straight. ✓
- Fiddle with your hands.
- Make eye contact with the audience. ✓
- Look at the floor.
- Speak quietly.
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- True or False? In a debate, you will always agree with the motion.
- True
- False ✓
- True or False? In a debate, you might be part of team where you have to argue against what you actually believe.
- True ✓
- False
- What would be a suitable counter-argument to this point? 'Strawberries are the best fruit because they are so sweet.'
- 'I love strawberries too!'
- 'Apples are the best fruit because they are much easier to carry around.' ✓
- 'Strawberries are disgusting.'
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- Which of the following is a convincing reason to support this opinion: 'I love running outside ...'
- because it is outside.
- because it is hot.
- because exercise and fresh air makes me feel great. ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- 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.
Common misconception
Pupils may find it challenging to think of a counter-argument.
Encourage pupils to think of one strong point. When thinking of a counter-argument, pupils should consider the opposite idea to their point.
Keywords
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
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