## Step 5 - Speaking

#### A debate about designer clothes

Work together with 3 classmates. You have read two texts about fashion designers and watched a video about the impact of fashion on the environment. Now you are going to debate about the subject.

- Read the statement.
- Divide the roles.
- Prepare the roles using key words (5 minutes).
  When preparing your arguments, try to think of the counterarguments as well.
- Debate.
- Listen to what the other has to say, respond respectfully.

Statement: People should only wear clothes designed by top designers.

Role A You are going to lead the debate. Prepare the introduction of the statement and give some extra information (use the texts: Coco Chanel and Mary Quant, use the video: the true cost of fashion). Role B Prepare at least three arguments in favour of the statement. One statement needs to deal with the environmental impact of fashion. Role C Prepare at least three arguments against the statement. One statement needs to deal with the environmental impact of fashion. Role D You are going to judge which arguments are the most convincing, use the rubrics. Help the leader (role A) preparing the introduction.

Rubrics

| Yes | A little | No
Three arguments were given in favour / against the statement. |  |  |
One statement dealt with the environmental impact of fashion. |  |  |
Listened to what the other had to say. |  |  |
Responded respectfully. |  |  |