Writing notes to support delivering a speech in a debate
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can follow a structure to write notes that will help me deliver a speech in a debate.
Key learning points
- When making a speech in a debate, a person should have written notes to help them.
- Notes do not need to be written in full sentences.
- Notes should not be read word for word.
Keywords
Point - A point is an idea or reason to support your opinion.
Explanation - An explanation means giving reasons to help someone understand an opinion.
Proof - Proof refers to the evidence used to support an opinion.
Summary - A summary will briefly recap the main points of an argument.
Notes - Notes are brief, concise and often abbreviated records of information.
Common misconception
Pupils often want to write their speech down word for word.
There often isn't time to write a speech word for word when preparing for a debate. Therefore, notes should be used instead.
Teacher tip
Pupils should build up the length of their speeches gradually. Starting with short speeches, formed from minimal notes, would be the best way.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the first thing a team should do when following the debate preparation guide GOAL?
Q2.What comes after 'generate' when following GOAL?
Q3.Who does a team assign points to when preparing for a debate?
Q4.What must a team do to avoid repeating parts of each other's arguments?
Q5.What makes an effective 'point' in a debate?
Q6.Should points be fully formed and written in full sentences whilst the team is generating them?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What of these elements of a debate that make it unpredictable?
Q2.Speakers should not be reading their speech word for word. Instead, what should they use to support them?
Q3.A speaker should try and finish writing their notes with time to spare before the debate starts so they can do what?
Q4.Which of these may feature in a speaker's notes?
Q5.Having clear notes means a speaker doesn't have to keep looking at them. What should they do with their eyes instead?
Q6.Which of these would be a helpful thing to use to make notes clearer to read?
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