MODULE
Let's debate!
1. Answer the questions:
1. Answer the questions:

- What is debate?

- Have you ever taken part in formal debates?

- Why debating is a great activity to do with ESL students?

- What is debate? - Have you ever taken part...
2. Compare and contrast the concepts:
2. Compare and contrast the concepts:
3. Language point. Match the words from the boxes
3. Language point. Match the words from the boxes
4. Stage 1. Argument brainstorming.
Instructions: Students As is affirmative team, students Bs is negative team. Brainstorm in pairs 4 arguments with examples and illustrations to support your ideas.
4. Stage 1. Argument brainstorming.
5. Rebuttal Stage
Instructions: In your pairs discuss 4 counter - arguments to rebut the opposite team. You have 5 minutes
5. Rebuttal Stage
6. Debates in pairs.
Be ready to debate the topic with a partner from the opposite team. Review phrases that we use to sequence arguments, state opinion and disagree. You have 5 minutes. Then, change a partner.
6. Debates in pairs.
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