Step 5 - Speaking

A debate about home sewing

You have read a text about a competition for home sewers. Now you are going to debate about the subject.

Statement: Everybody should learn at school how to sew their own clothes.

Role A
You are going to lead the debate. Prepare the introduction of the statement and give some extra information (use the text: The Great British Sewing Bee from step 2).

Role B
Prepare arguments in favour of the statement.

Role C
Prepare arguments against the statement.

Role D
You are going to judge which arguments are the most convincing. Help the leader (role A) to prepare the introduction.