Time to debate: planning, evaluating and participating
I can effectively plan and confidently participate in a debate, and use a success criteria to evaluate my contribution.
Time to debate: planning, evaluating and participating
I can effectively plan and confidently participate in a debate, and use a success criteria to evaluate my contribution.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Planning is an important part of the debating process.
- Being prepared will mean you can confidently deliver your arguments and rebuttals.
- Positive body language can help if you feel nervous.
- It’s important to reflect after a debate so you can understand what to improve next time.
Keywords
Initial - at the beginning; first
Anticipate - to expect something to happen and prepare for it in advance
Efficient - in note-taking, this means quickly capturing key information in a clear and organised way without wasting time or writing too much
Common misconception
I do not need to plan for a debate.
To participate effectively in debate you will need to have clear arguments and rebuttals, that are backed up with evidence. Planning will ensure you can do this confidently.
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Licence
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