Preparing to debate

I can prepare to take part in a debate.

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What you'll learn

  • Thorough preparation is important for a debate.
  • Preparing for a debate includes generating points for your side of the argument.
  • Points can be ordered from strongest to weakest to ensure the most effective points are included.
  • Liaising with your team while writing speeches helps to avoid repetition.
  • The PEPS structure stands for: point, explanation, proof, summary.

Keywords

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generate
to produce or create something
order
to arrange things a particular way
assign
to allocate or designate
liaise
to communicate with someone else

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What is the name for the belief or proposal that is being debated?

  • the motion
  • the topic
  • the title

Year 6 · English · Key Stage 2 · Lesson 3 of 5

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