My students wanted to debate a science topic from class. I had no idea how to start to teach them the proper way to debate. This resource took the kids step by step through the process.

— Erica C.

Rated 5 out of 5

My students loved this activity. Having sentence frames and explanations of how to use them right there made the task easy. They were so excited and eager to debate.

— Sarah A.

Rated 5 out of 5

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This debate outline helps students prepare for a structured debate. Debating is a great way for students to use their listening and speaking skills!

The outline includes:

4 debate categories: opening statement, rebuttal, questions, and closing
explanations of the purpose of each category
sentence frames to help all learners create a script

Please rate, review, and let me know if there are any issues or any way I can improve.

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CCSSSL.3.1

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

CCSSSL.3.1a

Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.

CCSSSL.3.1b

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).

CCSSSL.3.1c

Ask questions to check understanding of information presented, stay on topic, and link their comments to the remarks of others.

CCSSSL.3.1d

Explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.

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