Holding a full debate
I can take part in a full debate.
Holding a full debate
I can take part in a full debate.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning 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.
- A point of information is a brief attempted interruption of someone’s speech and is similar to rebuttal.
Keywords
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 misconception
Pupils may not feel prepared enough for the debate.
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.
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
the team arguing for the motion
the team arguing against the motion
the belief or proposal that is being debated
Exit quiz
6 Questions
to make the speeches for their team
to summarise all the speakers’ speeches
to help speakers prepare and to speak during the floor debate
to direct and keep order in the debate
to monitor the time of each speech
to score the debate and decide on the winning team
to watch the debate and ask questions in the floor debate section