Debate Lesson

Debate

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What is a debate?

• a disagreement

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  to discuss a subject in a formal way

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What is an argument?

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  when you agree with someone

• the reasons for your opinion about the truth of something or an explanation of why you believe something should be done

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What's a claim

• a statement that can be backed up with evidence

• an idea

make note of any words you don't understand.

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​Look at the bank of expressions on the left

• what are her arguments?

• how is her premise faulty?

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Arguments

• how are the two opposing in views?

• how does her 'style' evolve in this video?

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Debate

• how does he counter-argument the others?

• what is his main view?

• how does he argument his opinion?

• what happens at the end of the video? What changes?

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counter-arguments

• Choose a 'side' and find solid arguments

• prepare your debate with your partner(s)

Debate: Homework should be banned

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