Preparing to debate
I can prepare to take part in a debate.
Preparing to debate
I can prepare to take part in a debate.
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Key learning points
- Thorough preparation is important for a debate.
- Preparing for a debate includes generating points for your side of the argument.
- Points can be ordered from strongest to weakest to ensure the most effective points are included.
- Liaising with your team while writing speeches helps to avoid repetition.
- The PEPS structure stands for: point, explanation, proof, summary.
Keywords
Generate - to produce or create something
Order - to arrange things a particular way
Assign - to allocate or designate
Liaise - to communicate with someone else
Common misconception
Pupils may think that speakers in a debate are reading their speech word for word.
Teach pupils that speakers in a debate should just be using notes to guide their speech, not reading it word for word. Model how to do this effectively while maintaining eye contact with the audience.
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