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Agreeing and disagreeing
I can effectively agree or disagree with a point.
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Year 4
Agreeing and disagreeing
I can effectively agree or disagree with a point.
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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.
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
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.
You may wish to spend more time in this lesson modelling how to generate a counter-argument.
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
What is the name for the belief or proposal that is being debated?
the topic
the title
Q2.
What does it mean to agree with someone's point?
to have a different opinion about something
to not care about their point
Q3.
What does it mean to disagree with someone's point?
to not care about their point
to have the same opinion about something
Q4.
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.
Q5.
Which word can we use to give a reason why we believe something?
the
before
motion
but
Q6.
True or False? Everyone has to agree with the motion.
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6 Questions
Q1.
How can a speaker convince an audience to think or feel a certain way?
pay them money to do so
ask them politely to do so
Q2.
Which of the following will help you to become a successful speaker?
Fiddle with your hands.
Look at the floor.
Speak quietly.
Q3.
True or False? In a debate, you will always agree with the motion.
Q4.
True or False? In a debate, you might be part of team where you have to argue against what you actually believe.
Q5.
What would be a suitable counter-argument to this point?
'Strawberries are the best fruit because they are so sweet.'
'I love strawberries too!'
'Strawberries are disgusting.'
Q6.
Which of the following is a convincing reason to support this opinion: 'I love running outside ...'
because it is outside.
because it is hot.