Structuring the Debate

Debate Structure 

Week	Activity
1	Introduce club aims and expectations Hand out note pads.   Students label notepads
2	Introduce debate topic for half term. Brain storm what students already know. List these down in a topic web. Divide students into ‘for’ and ‘against’ teams.
3	Discuss what else students need to know to present their point. Students research areas using internet, books or interviews
4	Students write up their points and arguments
5	Students think about and write up other side’s arguments. Students practice presenting points at home or to friends outside of school.
6	Debate day: both sides present their cases. Audience votes. Motion is ‘carried’ or ‘not carried’
7	G&T students present the debate to whole school assembly.
8	Extension: Write to appropriate body regarding raised issues.