Debating

True or false: A debate always has two opposing sides.

• True

• False

Debating improves learners’ ability to form balanced, informed arguments and to use ___________ and evidence.

True or false: A debate is an exchange of ideas, information, opinions between a group of people.

• True

• False

True or false: One of the similarities between a debate and a discussion is that both do not have to be competitive.

• True

• False

Debating enhances the ability to organise and _______ our thoughts.

Debating provides an opportunity for us to develop skills in _______, organization and presentation.

(a word that starts with 'r')

Debating develops effective speech ________ and communication skills.

Check all the boxes that are the benefits of debating.

• The teachers generally give better grades to debating team members.

• Through debating, we can build up team spirit.

• It boosts self-confidence and helps us overcome fears of public speaking.

• Through debating, we can gain satisfaction from making others embarassed.

• We will be able to gaining multi-faceted knowledge across several subjects

What is a debate?

• A debate is a discussion on politics in which opposing politicians verbally tear each other to shreds.

• A debate is a type of fashion show, during which models show their verbal skills.

• A debate is a type of fight, during which you must show that you can win a discussion by offending your opponent personally.

• A debate is a formal discussion on a particular topic in which opposing arguments are put forward.

What do you call the two opposing sides in a debate?

• proposition (affirmative) and opposition (negative)

• affirmation (yes) and negation (no)

• advocate (pro) and adversary (against)

• assertion (yes) and contradiction (Yes, but...)