Danny the Champion of the World Lesson Plan

School Debate

Kind of Activity:

Group Discussion

Objective:

Students will practice forming arguments and public speaking through debates centered on school topics

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.3

Structure:

Review the format that a debate takes with students, shortened to be grade-appropriate:

• The affirmative side presents their arguments and evidence
• The negative side presents their arguments and evidence
• You may choose to allow a short recess for students to work together to polish their rebuttals
• The negative side presents their rebuttal and closing statement
• The affirmative side presents their rebuttal and closing...