Step 5 - Speaking

Debate: Social media

You have watched a video and read a text about social media. Now, you are going to have a debate with your classmates about the subject. Use the description below.

Preparation

  1. Make groups of three.
  2. Read the descriptions of the three roles and decide who is going to do what.
  3. Prepare your roles.
  4. If needed, write down some key words to help you during the conversation.

Having the debate

  1. Role A introduces the subject.
  2. Role B gives their arguments in favour of the use of social media.
  3. Role C reacts to B’s arguments and gives their arguments against the use of social media.
  4. Role B reacts to C’s arguments.
  5. Role A thanks Role B and C and says who the winner of the debate is and why.

Role A
You are going to lead and judge the debate. You will introduce the topic at the beginning of the debate. Make sure your introduction is 1-2 minutes long.
At the end of the debate you are going to decide who won the debate. Give at least one argument as to why that person won.

Role B
You are going to argue in favour of the use of social media. Prepare at least two arguments.

Role C
You are going to argue against the use of social media. Prepare at least two arguments.