This graphic organiser, ‘Debate Planner’ is a great resource to facilitate analytical thinking. Using this planner encourages students to work cooperatively, brainstorm ideas, develop vocabulary and read to support an opinion whilst identifying only the most relevant ideas. Planning the argument is an important aspect of debating and this graphic organiser provides a simple template …More
This resource, ‘Debate Topic Ideas’ is a great resource to facilitate analytical thinking and arguments relevant to students. These classroom-appropriate debate topics are an ideal aid to encourage students to get involved in discussions and engage with the principles of debating. Each idea can be cut out and put into a hat for a fun …More
This worksheet, ‘Debating Language’ is a great resource to facilitate analytical thinking. Debating requires understanding of particular vocabulary when arguing and this resource provides a list of some of the most common terms. Students are required to match up the term with its definition and it can be used following debating activities to consolidate understanding …More
This quick reference sheet, ‘Debating Phrases’ is a great resource to facilitate analytical thinking. Debating requires particular understanding of phrases to use to support or refute an argument and this resource provides a list of some of the most common. If printing for a classroom display poster it is recommended to print in A3 or …More
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