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A motion to debate
I can use a motion to start debating.
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Year 4
A motion to debate
I can use a motion to start debating.
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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.
Keywords
Motion - the name for the belief or proposal that is being debated
Debate - a structured argument between two teams
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.
Use the gesture of pulling your two hands apart (in a stretching motion) to remind pupils to answer questions in a full sentence using the word 'because' to give a reason for their opinion. This will prompt them non-verbally during talk tasks.
Teacher tip
Licence
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
What is an opinion?
a fact that a person knows
a list of items
Q2.
What is an argument?
when two or more people agree about something
when someone performs in front of an audience
Q3.
What is a debate?
a performance on a stage
a group of people reading speeches
Q4.
Which of the following are opinions?
There are 7 players in a netball team.
5 x 5 = 25.
Q5.
Complete this sentence using the appropriate subordinating conjunction: 'I like to read before bed it helps me to relax.'
or
when
although
Q6.
How can we be a successful speaker?
Mumble your words.
Fidget as you speak.
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
What is the topic being debated called?
an issue
a question
a title
Q2.
What does a motion start with?
'This room ...'
'We believe ...'
'I think ...'
Q3.
A great debate motion should be ...
very complicated and difficult to understand
irrelevant
Q4.
True or False? Everyone has to agree with the motion.
Q5.
Which word can we use to give a reason why we believe something?
the
before
motion
but
Q6.
True or false? This is a good motion: 'This house believes children should never eat fruit and vegetables.'