Reflecting on, reviewing and scoring a debate

English

How to debate

Motions that matter

Preparing to debate

Holding a full debate

In this unit, pupils recap on the features of a debate and use the PEPs structure to deliver a speech. They learn what makes an effective debate motion and design their own. Pupils then prepare for and participate in a full debate, scoring their performances and reflecting on their speech delivery.

Debating important topics

True or false? A debate is a competitive event between two teams who are trying to beat each other. 

Which of these are ways a debate can be decided? 

Which of these are categories a judge will score a speaker on in a debate?

True or false? A speaker will not be judged on how well they deliver and handle points of information. 

What is the maximum score a speaker can be awarded if a judge thinks their speech was perfect? 

A judge will be looking out for humour, sarcasm and irony to award points in which category?

What is the name for the person in charge of a meeting, event, discussion or debate?

What is the name for the person who measures or records the amount of time taken during the debate?

True or false? Floor speakers help the speakers to prepare for the debate and can speak during the floor debate section.

Who summarises the speakers' speeches for their team? 

Points of __________ are a way to challenge your opponents and attempt to make their speeches less convincing to the audience. 

True or false? Points of information are allowed to be made at any point during an opponent's speech. 

Starter Quiz

What is the name for the person in charge of a meeting, event, discussion or debate?