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Year 4
What is a debate?
I can define a 'debate' and an 'opinion'.
New
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Year 4
What is a debate?
I can define a 'debate' and an 'opinion'.
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Key learning points
- A debate is a structured argument between two teams.
- An opinion is a view or belief that a person has.
- An important aspect of debating is justifying opinions.
- It is important to speak in a loud, clear voice, make eye contact with the audience and stand up straight.
Keywords
Debate - a structured argument between two teams
Opinion - a view or belief that a person has
Reasoning - explaining why a person has a certain opinion
Justify - giving clear reasoning for an opinion
Common misconception
Pupils may think that an opinion has to include 'my' or 'I'.
Explain to pupils that an opinion is a view or belief that a person has. 'Tennis is the best sport' is an opinion because it is not a fact. Someone else may think differently.
Clearly model the top tips to becoming a successful speaker. You may wish to display these with visuals somewhere in the classroom for pupils to refer to.
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
An opinion is ...
a fact.
an incorrect answer.
Q2.
Which of the following are opinions?
Cardiff is the capital of Wales.
Bees produce honey.
Q3.
What does it mean to make 'eye contact' with someone?
to look away from someone
to look at the ground
to look at yourself in a mirror
Q4.
Which of the following sentences is written in the first person?
Swimming is a great form of exercise.
You can find a swimming pool in the local leisure centre.
Swimming is so fun!
Q5.
What is an audience?
a group of people performing
a group of people supporting their favourite team
Q6.
Which of the following is a subordinating conjunction?
and
or
but
In addition,
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which of the following are facts?
I love to do gymnastics.
Tomato sauce is the best sauce for pasta.
Q2.
Which of the following help you to be a successful speaker?
Look at the floor.
Fiddle with your fingers.
Q3.
Which of the following are reasons why someone might debate?
to make someone else laugh
to entertain a crowd
Q4.
Match the opinion to the justification.
because it is a fun form of exercise.
because children are tired after school.
because they are loyal to their owner.
Q5.
What should we do when someone is sharing their opinion?
Ignore them.
Close our eyes.
Q6.
Which of these is a fact and not an opinion?
I think that Mexican food is delicious.
I believe that cars should be banned in cities.