Debating II

Debating II

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Overview
Using this Resource
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Marking Student Responses
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This task is about debating a topic in teams.

Your teacher will provide you with instructions for your team.

Here is a list of some topics for your debate.

That ...

  • attendance at school should be voluntary. 

  • school uniforms are a good idea. 

  • school days are the best days of our lives. 

  • homework is a great way to check children's understanding. 

  • travel provides the best education. 

  • children are happier than their parents were as children. 

  • children who ride bikes to school should have a bike licence. 

  • the use of scooters and skateboards on footpaths should be encouraged. 

  • fast food is harmful to our nation's health. 

  • sports build character. 

  •  your family are your best friends. 

Task administration: 
  • This task assesses a formal debate in which the affirmative and negative sides of a proposition are argued by opposing speakers.
  • This task is for debating in teams of three.
  • A range of topics is suggested. For more topics go to the resource Debating III.
  • Oral Language Assessment Guides E and G are suitable for this task.
Level:
4
Curriculum info: 
Description of task: 
This resource is for the assessment of team debating at intermediate school. A selection of topics are provided. Oral Language Assessment Guides - Speaking E and G are suitable for this task.
Answers/responses: 
The following Oral Language Assessment Guides – Speaking can be used with this resource.
Click for more information about the Oral Language Assessment Guides – Speaking.