Debate part 2

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1-3

Standaard format

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Debate practise

• If I ruled the world
• I couldn't disagree more
• Make it sound good/ bad
• What would they say!?

You are able to look at statements from different perspectives and provide explanation.

If I ruled the world

Think about what you would do if you ruled the world.

• Stand in a circle (groups of 6 or one big circle)
• Student A starts by saying the sentence: If I ruled the world, I ... (finish by stating what you would do)
• Student to the left asks: why?
• Student A explains why (try to convince everyone why it is such a good idea)

• Who was able to convince everyone?

I couldn't disagree more

Look at the statement(s). Think of all the reasons to disagree with it.

• Practise statement: Vegetables aren't healthy.

• We should always obey the law.
• Lying is always wrong
• We should never hurt animals
• Fruit is always healthy

Opening statement

A brief but comprehensive summary of the main point or argument you'll be making.

Listen carefully to the next speaker:

1. How does he start this debate?
2. What does he provide during the explanation of his argument?
3. What does he say about the opposition?

Make it sound good/ make it sound bad

Form pairs and sit in groups of 6

• You will get to see a statement
• One pair will present the statement so it sounds good
• One pair will present the statement so it sounds bad
• The third pair will provide feedback

Example:

- London is a big city

P1: London is a big, multicultural, thriving city

P2: London is a big, dangerous, noisy city

Make it sound good/ make it sound bad

• The book contains 350 pages
•  She spoke for 20 minutes during the presentation
• The product has been on the market for five years.

What would they say!?

You're going to look at a statement from someone else's perspective.

• Teacher will give you a number (1 - 4), find classmates with the same number, sit/ stand together.
  

The number = specific group of people.

• Each round you will see a statement and certain groups of people corresponding to the number you received
• Look at the statement from your group's perspective. Discuss what a "stakeholder" of the group would say. (1 minute)
• Pick one person to share your statement.

EXAMPLE

“This drink contains lots of sugar”

Drink manufacturers: "Which will give you so much energy to get through the day"

Dentists: "You shouldn't drink too much of it, since it is bad for your teeth."

This city is one of the biggest in the world

1. Residents
   
2. Tourists
   
3. Government
   
4. Shopkeepers

This car can go very fast

1. Racing driver
   
2. Pedestrian
   
3. Car salesman
   
4. Parents

People walk dogs in parks

1. Dog owners
   
2. Municipality
   
3. People with no dog
   
4. Children

The city is planning to build a new shopping mall

1. Local business owner
2. Teenagers
3. Construction worker
4. Environmental activist

What makes a strong argument?

• states a claim
• provides evidence
• keeps counter-arguments in mind

What is evidence?

• statistic data
• research findings
• experiences 
• expert opinions

Your debate

Work on your speaking exam using the information of this lesson