My name is …
I'm … years old.
I'm from ….
I often disagree with … ( my mum / dad / sister / brother / friend / teacher …) about ...
Look at the words and make a sentence or a short story using all of the words on the card.
Use your imagination and creativity.
What is a debate?
Have you ever taken part in the formal (organized) debate?
Do you sometimes have organized debates at the school lessons?
Do you think debating is useful? Why? What skills does it help to develop?
Would you like to participate in the debate in the future?
How do you think, what the rules for a good debate are?
Now, let's check your ideas.
Let's form 2 groups : for and against.
Group 1 gives arguments for , group 2 gives the points of view against. Take turns.
*** Watch and note down other useful arguments.
Talk about the following statements using the suggested useful phrases.
1) I'd rather be a pirate than a ninja.
2) Fish make the ultimate pets.
3) Social media just making it easier for people to spy on others.
4) Beauty is more important than brains.
5) Playing video games actually increases IQ levels.
6) Zoos are useful for the animals.
7) Girls are smarter than boys.
Each students chooses 3 topics he/she likes.
( to form the groups of interests and choose the topic)
You'll be divided into groups.
Discuss the topic and brainstorm the arguments for/ against.
Be ready to debate with the group of opponents.
