Strengthening ideas through discussion and debate
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can generate, refine, and organise ideas for a presentation through structured discussion and debate.
Key learning points
- Being a critical friend means helping others to improve by giving honest feedback in a supportive way.
- Being able to articulate the main points of a presentation verbally is good preparation for developing ideas.
- Discussion and probing questions can help to refine and develop ideas for a presentation.
- When creating a presentation you could consider the time limit, evidence, clarity and structure.
- The process of rebuttal can be useful to strengthen arguments or viewpoints in a presentation.
Keywords
Articulate - to express thoughts or ideas clearly and effectively
Discourse markers - words or phrases that help organise and connect ideas in speech or writing
Refine - to improve something by making small changes
Rebuttal - a response that argues against or contradicts a statement or claim
Common misconception
Pupils sometimes think they need to write out their whole presention before they deliver it.
It can be much more effective to verbally plan and practice presentations without writing it in full. Approaching the tasks verbally can increase pupil confidence in articulating ideas out loud.
Teacher tip
This lesson requires pair or group work, but could be adapted for individuals if required. For example, in Task A, a pupil could create and answer their own questions.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Is the answer true or false? Finding your authentic voice means it is practiced and rehearsed to perfection.
Q2.Which of these is an example of a discourse marker?
Q3.An open question is a question that...
Q4.Which word beginning with 'f' can be described as 'a mistake or weakness in something'?
Q5.Is the answer true or false? When researching for a presentation you should aim to use credible and reliable information from reputable sources.
Q6.Which definition best describes the word 'unique'?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does the term 'critical friend' mean?
Q2.Which of the following discourse markers would be most appropriate for a final point?
Q3.Which of the following is a benefit of using discourse markers in a presentation?
Q4.Which is an example of a probing question?
Q5.Which word beginning with 'r' can be described as: 'to improve something by making small changes.'?
Q6.Is the answer true or false? A rebuttal is used to agree with the points made in a presentation or debate.
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