Debate-giving an opinion

A debate follows a set structure allowing for the exchange of opinions.

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​Debate structure

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1. Say hello!

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2. Introduce the topic​

​Start with a greeting

​State your opinion

​Practice

​What is your opinion?

For each of the following statements choose the answer that best describes your opinion:

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree​

Poll

University should be free

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

Poll

Dogs are better pets than cats

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

Poll

Japanese teachers give too much homework

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

Poll

All university students should study abroad

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

Poll

Smoking should be banned everywhere

• Strongly Agree

• Agree

• Disagree

• Strongly Disagree

In a face to face class with more students I would introduce opinions in a more active way.

E.g using the 4 Corners activity outlined​

​This would encourage more student discussion

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