Year 8 · English · beta
Participating in effective debates
In this unit, pupils learn about debate and practise having debates. They first learn what a debate is, before presenting arguments for a debate and then learning how you create rebuttals in debates. Pupils then finish the unit by having a debate.
This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.
Prior knowledge
- pupils understand what makes a productive discussion and an effective active listener
- pupils can develop a discussion by responding appropriately and asking effective questions
- pupils understand how to effectively choose and use evidence to develop comments in a discussion
- pupils can use a success criteria to evaluate spoken language skills and offer specific feedback
- pupils understand the fundamentals of formal speaking
Source curriculum references
- Supporting ideas and arguments with factual detail
- Planning for a particular purpose
- Exploring the difference between formal and informal register
- Speak confidently and effectively
- Expressing own ideas in a speech or presentation
- Keeping to the point in a speech or presentation
- Participating in formal debates and discussions
- Building on what has been said in structured discussions/debates
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