Lesson Plan

Grab ‘N Go Debate

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Here's a resource that provides debaters with the background information and worksheets they will need when planning a policy debate. Templates and sentence frames, as well as a rationale for using debates in the classroom, are included in the packet.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • If your school has a speech and debate club, ask members to conduct a debate for the class and share their experiences as debaters
Classroom Considerations
  • Although billed as an introduction to debate, a simpler format would be more appropriate for first time debaters
  • The materials are designed for debate classes and/or debate teams
  • The packet does not include suggestions for debate topics
Pros
  • The worksheets include explanations of the purpose and format of each speech
Cons
  • The packet does not include suggestions for debate topics
  • The resource references a Step-by-Step Guide that is not included