Learning the roles in a debate and making a rebuttal
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand the roles in a debate and make a rebuttal point.
Key learning points
- The motion is the name for the belief or proposal that is being debated.
- The team that agrees with the motion is called the proposition.
- The team that disagrees with the motion is called the opposition.
- A rebuttal point is a counter-argument made against something specific that the opposing team has said.
Keywords
Motion - The motion is the name for the belief or proposal that is being debated.
Proposition - The team that agrees with the motion is called the proposition.
Opposition - The team that disagrees with the motion is called the opposition.
Rebuttal - A rebuttal point is a counter-argument made against something specific that the opposing team has said.
Common misconception
Rebuttal points can be argued against.
A rebuttal point comes at the start of a speaker's speech and cannot be responded to.
Teacher tip
This lesson involves learning the terminology involved with debating. These words can be challenging for pupils to learn and remember. It would be good to have these words displayed in your classroom and referred to and revised between lessons.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'Proof' in a debate can be defined as something that is ...
Q2.Which two of these are benefits of using proof in an argument?
Q3.In the PEPS structure, where would a speaker add proof to their argument?
Q4.Which two things could a speaker do to generate proof for their argument?
Q5.Anecdotes can work well in a speaker's proof. What are anecdotes?
Q6.What should a speaker be summarising during the summary part of their speech?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The _________ is the name for the belief or proposal that is debated in a debate.
Q2.What is the name of the team who agrees with the motion in a debate?
Q3.What is the name of the team who disagrees with the motion in a debate?
Q4.Which two of these are roles in a debate?
Q5.What is the job of the summary speaker?
Q6.What is the name for a counter-argument made against something specific that the opposing team has said?
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