Debate

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Debate

Lesson goals

• Learn about debates
• Learn about the expressions: Agreeing and disagreeing
• How to hold a debate and apply the expression relevant to this topic
• Practice our speaking skills 

Pop Question - Lightning round

What is a debate?

1. It is a formal discussion on a particular matter .
2. It is an informal discussion on a particular matter

What are common debate words/vocabulary?

Agreeing and disagreeing expressions

Let's practice

Which expression shows you strongly agree with what someone's just said?

1. That's for sure.
2. I'm not so sure.
3. Well, I suppose so.

Which expresses weak or unsure agreement on something?

1. No doubt about it.
2. I doubt it.
3. I guess so.

Which expression makes it clear that you're sharing an opinion, not stating a fact?

1. As far as I'm concerned...
2. As far as I can tell...
3. As far as I know...

Which is best for listening to people agreeing and disagreeing?

1. a news report
2. a history lecture
3. a political debate

Another one..

Speaking B1: Agreeing and disagreeing – 1

Decide which sentence gives the best summary of the video.

Choose the best answer.

Watch the following clip and see which summary fits best!

1. Emir and Paul discuss the design but can't agree on any changes.
   
2. Emir and Paul disagree on the design, but they make some changes and finally agree.
   
3. Emir and Paul both agree on the design and decide no changes are needed.

Agreeing and disagreeing – 1
Decide which sentence gives the best summary of the video.
Choose the best answer.

1. Emir and Paul discuss the design but can't agree on any changes.
2. Emir and Paul disagree on the design, but they make some changes and finally agree.
3. Emir and Paul both agree on the design and decide no changes are needed.

Pair work - Random debate

We're going to practise agreeing and disagreeing even if you have to argue against something you actually believe in. 

1.  Each person has to pick up a card from the box and then a topic is read out. 
2. Try to hold a debate about your random topic and continue each discussion for at least five minutes. 
3.  Use the expressions that you learned, including agreeing, disagreeing, asking for opinions, interrupting, etc.

Group debate

Statement:

Every school should only use AI for their lessons and no books or other material anymore.

Listen to hear if you are in favor  of or against and make sure you think of your argumentation.

Time to prepare: 

Format

The House of Commons debate is perhaps the most well-known form of debate. Set up two rows of chairs facing each other. One side is in favor of the proposition; the other is against. Anyone who wants to speak stands up. But you may only speak when the debate leader (the teacher, trainer, or student) gives you the floor. You've probably done it before! A House of Commons debate usually lasts a maximum of ten minutes.

Evaluation
What did you learn about
agreeing and disagreeing?