an idea or reason to support your opinion

giving reasons to help someone understand an opinion

refers to the evidence used to support an opinion

a brief recap of the main parts of a speech

An informal debate

English

What is a debate?

A motion to debate

Agreeing and disagreeing

In this unit, pupils explore the concept of debating and the importance of justifying opinions. They learn what a motion is, how to create effective motions and techniques for agreeing or disagreeing respectfully. The unit concludes with an informal debate, allowing pupils to apply their skills.

Getting ready to debate

Using a structure helps an argument flow.

Using a structure makes it easier for an audience to follow.

Using a structure helps an audience to hear the speaker. 

Using a structure helps the speaker to manage their time. 

Using a structure helps a speaker to make eye contact with the audience. 

Which of these are reasons why is it important to follow a structure when making a speech in a debate?

Starting with the first, order these parts of the PEPS structure.

It tells the audience what the speaker thinks or believes.

It gives reasons to help the audience understand a point.

What is the purpose of the **explanation** part of the PEPS structure? 

something that is real, factual and cannot be argued with.

Finish this sentence: Proof can be defined as ...

to briefly recap the main points of the argument

What is the purpose of the 'summary' part in the PEPS structure?

explaining why a person has a certain opinion

An opinion must be justified in a debate with which of these?

I agree that writing is less fun than maths. 

Writing is more fun than maths because you can be creative. 

Which of the following is a suitable counter-argument to this opinion? 'Maths is more fun than writing because it involves numbers.' 

... the audience can hear every word the speaker says.

... you can gain extra points by being the loudest speaker.

It is important to speak clearly and loudly in a debate so ...

An informal debate

Lesson outcome