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I Beg to Differ: Debating

Teacher Marty Pilott

Year	NCEA Level	Duration
11	1	3 weeks

Achievement Standard Being Assessed	Achievement Criteria
AS90058 (English 1.7): Deliver a speech in a formal situation See notes (RTF 5KB)	Speak in a formal situation to communicate ideas with supporting detail Structure content and use language and level of formality appropriate for audience and purpose Speak audibly to an audience using some appropriate eye contact, variation of voice and body language.
Processes
Processing Information	Students will be able to find specific, relevant examples, statistics and evidence to support a given case. They will be able to incorporate this information into their speech as part of a debate in a relevant and appropriate way.
Interpersonal Speaking	Students will be able to use a range of speaking skills to present a case during a debate. They will be able to do so in an appropriate manner, demonstrating an understanding of the rules of formal debate.

Teaching and learning activities

Select and adapt these learning activities to best meet the needs of your students, and to fit the time available:

Learning task 1

Learning task 2

Learning task 3

Information for students

speaking (RTF 11KB)
student_what (RTF 26KB)

Reference pages

glossary (RTF 39KB)
teacher_assessment (RTF 6KB)

Assessment

debate (RTF 13KB)
assessment (RTF 93KB)

Resources

Holding Your Own Debate
It's Up For Debate
From Education World, strategies, resources and some useful links to assist teachers use debates in English classes and across the curriculum.
The Wellington Speaking Union is the body which unites all the various public speaking clubs, groups and societies in the Wellington Region. The Union promotes public speaking, organises competitions for particular types of individual speaking [oratory, prepared speech, impromptu] as well as debating competitions for secondary schools and adults.
The Auckland Debating Association's goals include promoting all forms of public speaking and debating throughout Auckland and surrounding regions, including school debating.
Rules for the conduct of Debates (near the end of this page)
Preparing a Reasonable Argument
Logical Fallacies
Researching Your Debate
New Zealand Toastmasters Guide to Debating
Marksheets (downloadable copyright free with printable version)
Typical Adjudicator Comments on Debates
Debating Guidelines
A long list of moots
Useful quotes to include in your debate
Performance techniques for speakers
Information on choosing useful words
Glossary of speaking terms
How to deal with nerves
Famous Speech Archive
Speeches and Speechmaking
Links to further ideas and teaching resources

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