Our new ENGLISH challenge is here!
For those of you looking for ways to apply and extend your knowledge of persuasive writing DEBATING may be just the thing for you!
We will be entering our BEST four debaters in the SOUTH STREET COMPETITIONS this year... a first for us at Lumen.... EXCITING!
This page will become our home base in terms of digital resources to support your learning in debating. Check out the links, clips and notes below. We will begin in the next couple of weeks with some mini debates and a Grade 5/6 competition.
We will be entering our BEST four debaters in the SOUTH STREET COMPETITIONS this year... a first for us at Lumen.... EXCITING!
This page will become our home base in terms of digital resources to support your learning in debating. Check out the links, clips and notes below. We will begin in the next couple of weeks with some mini debates and a Grade 5/6 competition.
Week 5 Start Up
I can brainstorm and record arguments that support a position
I can locate relevant information that supports a position
I can use researched information to elaborate on an argument that supports a position
I can give reasons and provide evidence for my arguments.
This week:
I can locate relevant information that supports a position
I can use researched information to elaborate on an argument that supports a position
I can give reasons and provide evidence for my arguments.
This week:
- With your partner decide on a debating topic.
- Decide who will support the topic and who will oppose the topic.
- Brainstorm all the ideas you have to support the position you are taking (supporting or opposing the topic)
- Think about the arguments your partner will present and work out how you will REBUT (oppose) their arguments.
- Research facts and figures that will elaborate your arguments and make them stronger.
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