Viewing & Presenting - Introduction to Debate (Wednesday; 8/5) (Thursday; 9/5)

K: Recognize the speaker positions in a debate.

U: Understand the facts needed to rebut in a debate.

D: Prepare the materials needed for the assessment.

Words of the Day

1. Proposition

2. Opposition

Let's Begin!

Refer to page 156 in your learner's book. Write today's day and date in your LB with a black or blue pen.

Watch these videos and identify the features of a debate through their actions.

The position of speakers go as follows:

1. First proposition - Introduces the topic and gives first topic sentence.

2. First opposition - Introduces the topic and gives first topic sentence along with rebuttal of first proposition's topic sentence.

3. Second proposition - Gives second topic sentence along with rebuttal of first opposition's topic sentence.

4. Second opposition - Gives second topic sentence along with rebuttal of second proposition's topic sentence.

5. Third proposition - Gives third topic sentence along with rebuttal of second opposition's topic sentence and conclusion.

6. Third opposition - Gives third topic sentence along with rebuttal of third proposition's topic sentence and conclusion.

Each debate is allowed to ask 2 questions per panel.

 

Now let's watch an actual debate and see how it's conducted!

Task 1

You will all be assigned in your groups of 3. Once seated, have 1 volunteer to come forward and take the randomized topic.

Once you have your topic, discuss and assign the speaker positions. The assessments will begin as follows:

1. Individual assessment - Persuasive essay. Please bring a test pad, device, and black or blue pen. This assessment will begin on the third lesson of the week.

2. Group assessment - Debate. Please prepare cue cards, pens, and device. This assessment will begin on the second lesson of next week.