Justifying an opinion
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can justify an opinion using reasoning.
Key learning points
- A debate is a structured argument between two teams.
- An opinion is a view or belief that a person has.
- In a debate, an opinion must be justified with reasoning.
Keywords
Debate - A debate is a structured argument between two teams.
Opinion - An opinion is a view or belief that a person has.
Reasoning - Reasoning is explaining why a person has a certain opinion.
Justify - To justify an opinion means giving clear reasoning.
Opinion - Convincing someone will make them agree with your opinion.
Common misconception
Opinions do not need to be justified in a debate.
Opinions need to be justified to convince the audience.
Teacher tip
A speaking game runs through the lesson and increases in complexity each time. Try and build in time for all pupils to have a go and insist that they stand up and speak in front of the class. After they speak, give feedback on their delivery.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is an opinion?
Q2.What is a fact?
Q3.Which of the following is an opinion?
Q4.When speaking publicly, which three of these will help you?
Q5.What should a persuasive sentence include?
Q6.Which of the following is persuasive?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How many teams are involved in a debate?
Q2.In a debate, people will give their opinion and justify it with what?
Q3.When speaking to an audience, which three of these are important to do?
Q4.What word signals to the audience that you are now using reasoning to justify your answer?
Q5.When someone has finished speaking in our debate lessons, what should you do?
Q6.Which of these is a fact and not an opinion?
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