What this lesson teaches
Debating develops critical thinking and eloquence as children articulate arguments and counterarguments. This activity creates a live scenario for negotiating viewpoints, essential for effective public speaking.
Public Speaking
Can you finish debate duel: team talk-off in about 30 min?
Debate Duel: Team Talk-Off
You will debating develops critical thinking and eloquence as children articulate arguments and counterarguments.
Duration30 min
Age GroupAges 13–14
DifficultyIntermediate
SubjectPublic Speaking
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By employing Bruner's CPA approach, this activity allows children to construct their arguments (concrete), represent them through speaking (pictorial), and articulate them in a debate (abstract). The dynamic exchange encourages them to adapt and reinforce their ideas through immediate feedback.
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1. Choose a fun topic for debate, like 'Cats vs. Dogs.' 2. Form two teams, each with 2-3 members. 3. Give each team 5 minutes to prepare their main points. 4. Start the debate: each team speaks for 1 minute, then rebut. 5. Rotate roles if time permits; try a new topic! 6. Discuss as a family: which arguments swayed you most?