Creative Writing - Junior Secondary 2 - Debate/Argumentative writing

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS ACTIVITY

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INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by explaining what debate is.

Debate is a form of speech in which people express different opinions and bring up arguments to support their points of view

Learners observe, learn and participate

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EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher mentions some examples of debate topics

Examples of debate topics

Social Issues

1. Should social media platforms regulate content more strictly?

2. Is homeschooling better than traditional schooling?

3. Should the government provide free healthcare for all citizens?

4. Does social media cause more harm than good?

Education

1. Should exams be replaced with continuous assessment?

2. Is online learning as effective as traditional classroom learning?

3. Should schools enforce a dress code?

4. Should physical education be mandatory in schools?

Environment

1. Should plastic be banned to save the environment?

2. Is climate change the biggest threat to humanity today?

3. Should more countries adopt renewable energy sources?

4. Is deforestation the main cause of environmental degradation?

Technology

1. Are robots and AI going to replace human jobs?

2. Should there be limits on screen time for teenagers?

3. Is technology making us more isolated from each other?

4. Should self-driving cars be allowed on public roads?

Politics and Government

1. Should voting be made mandatory for all citizens?

2. Is democracy the best form of government?

3. Should there be stricter immigration laws?

4. Are economic sanctions an effective way to solve international conflicts?

Ethics and Morality

1. Is animal testing justified for scientific purposes?

2. Should capital punishment be abolished?

3. Is it ethical to eat meat in today's world?

4. Should the death penalty be legal?

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Learners observe, learn and participate

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EVALUATION

The Learners are asked to

a.   Define debate

b.   Give five examples of debate topics

- Learners observe, learn and participate

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CLASS-WORK

Learners are asked to brainstorm points whether in support or opposition to the debate topic, ‘Should there be limits on screen time for teenagers?’

Learners observe, learn and participate

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ASSIGNMENT

Learners are asked to brainstorm points whether in support or opposition to the debate topic, ‘Should schools enforce a dress code?’

Learners participate

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CONCLUSION

The teacher marks their books, corrects it and commends the Learners