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Making points and explanations in a debate

I can follow a structure to make a point and explanation in a debate.

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Making points and explanations in a debate

I can follow a structure to make a point and explanation in a debate.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. It is important to structure your argument when debating.
  2. The PEPS structure stands for: point, explanation, proof, summary.
  3. Structuring your argument will make it more convincing.

Common misconception

A speaker does not need to follow a set structure when making a speech in a debate.

There are many benefits to following a structure when making a speech in a debate.

Keywords

  • Structure - A structure is the way something is organised.

  • Point - A point is an idea or reason to support your opinion.

  • Explanation - An explanation means giving reasons to help someone understand an opinion.

This lesson will introduce pupils to the first two parts of the PEPS structure that they'll follow when making a speech in a debate. It would be beneficial to teach this lesson and the next one without a long gap between.
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6 Questions

Q1.
What is a debate?
a performance on a stage
a group of people reading speeches
Correct answer: a structured argument between two teams
Q2.
An opinion must be justified in a debate with which of these?
Correct answer: reasoning
facts
another opinion
Q3.
It is important to speak clearly and loudly in a debate so ...
Correct answer: ... the audience can hear every word the speaker says.
... the other team feel intimidated.
... you can gain extra points by being the loudest speaker.
Q4.
What is an opinion?
explaining why a person thinks something
Correct answer: a view or belief that a person has
something that is true
Q5.
What is reasoning?
a structured argument between two teams
a view or belief that a person has
Correct answer: explaining why a person has a certain opinion
Q6.
Convincing someone will make them ...
disagree with you.
Correct answer: agree with you.
angry with you.

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is structure?
the process of writing a list
Correct answer: the way that something is organised
a list of instructions
Q2.
Which three of these are reasons why is it important to follow a structure when making a speech in a debate?
Correct answer: Using a structure helps an argument flow.
Correct answer: Using a structure makes it easier for an audience to follow.
Using a structure helps an audience to hear the speaker.
Correct answer: Using a structure helps the speaker to manage their time.
Using a structure helps a speaker to make eye-contact with the audience.
Q3.
Starting with the first, order these parts of the PEPS structure.
1 - point
2 - explanation
3 - proof
4 - summary
Q4.
What might happen if a speaker did not follow a structure when making their speech?
Correct answer: They may miss key parts.
They may speak more quietly.
They may speak more loudly.
Q5.
What is a point in a debate?
the way something is organised
Correct answer: an idea or reason to support an opinion
a way to summarise an argument
Q6.
What is the purpose of the explanation part of the PEPS structure?
to tell the audience what the speaker thinks or believes
to summarise the speaker's argument
Correct answer: to give reasons to help the audience understand a point