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.

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.