Debating I
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This task is about formal debate with affirmative and negative sides of a proposition argued by opposing speakers.
This resource is for debating in teams of three.
Your teacher will provide you with instructions for your team.
Below is a list of some debating topics around school and teenage life.
That ...
- students who ride bikes to school should have a bike licence.
- knowledge is more desirable than wealth.
- school days are the best days of our lives.
- personal dress and appearance are purely a matter for the individual.
- children are happier than their parents.
- children should be paid for doing household chores.
- peer pressure is stronger than parental pressure.
- students expect too much of their teachers (or parents).
- our education system is doing a good job.
- driving should be included in the school curriculum.
- the school day should be shorter.