What is a formal debate?
I can understand how a formal debate is structured and consider my role within it.
What is a formal debate?
I can understand how a formal debate is structured and consider my role within it.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Debates are a formal type of communication that help us build knowledge and develop critical thinking skills
- A debate is focused around a motion which is a clear statement.
- The proposition is in favour of the motion.
- The opposition is against the motion.
- A debate requires a range of roles and skills.
Keywords
Formal - following set rules, traditions or an official way of doing things
Informed - having knowledge or information about something, usually because you've learned or researched it
Rebuttal - a statement that a claim or criticism is not true
Motion - a statement that is being discussed and argued for or against in a debate
Common misconception
There are no rules in debating. It is just another way to argue or have an argument and does not need preparation.
Formal debating is an important part of society and allows important issues to be discussed in a constructuve way. It takes consideration and preparation to be involved in an effective debate.
Equipment
You will need access to a copy of the debate transcript used in Learning Cycle 2 which is available in the additional materials.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
the person who manages the debate
statements or people in favour of the motion being debated
statements or people against the motion being debated
a person who listens to the debate and may ask questions