English — Speaking: Debating Skills (how to structure arguments) — 4th Year Middle School — Algerian Curriculum

Debating Skills: How to Structure Arguments

Debate is a formal discussion where two sides argue for and against a topic.

Structure of a debate

1. Opening statement: Present your team’s position.
2. Arguments: Each speaker presents 1-2 arguments with evidence.
3. Rebuttal: Respond to the opposing side’s arguments.
4. Closing statement: Summarise your position.

Useful phrases

Presenting arguments: “Our first point is…” / “Another important factor is…”

Agreeing: “I agree with my opponent that…” / “That’s a valid point.”

Disagreeing: “I respectfully disagree because…” / “That argument is flawed because…”

Rebuttal: “While it’s true that…, it’s also important to consider…”

Concluding: “For these reasons, we strongly believe that…”

Debate format

Topic: “Should social media be banned for teenagers?”

• Team A (FOR): Arguments for banning.
• Team B (AGAINST): Arguments against banning.
• Each speaker: 2-3 minutes.
• Judges decide the winner based on arguments and presentation.

Exercise

Prepare arguments FOR and AGAINST the topic: “Should students wear school uniforms?” Write 3 arguments for each side.

opinions and agree disagree.

📍 دروس مشابهة:

• التجريد في البرمجة — مدخل إلى عالم البرمجة — الإعلام الآلي للسنة الأولى متوسط
• الإعلام الآلي — الشبكات اللاسلكية — الثالثة متوسط — المنهاج الجزائري
• مهارات التعلم — مهارة الاستماع الجيد — السنة الأولى متوسط — المنهاج الجزائري