Step 4 - Task

Task 3
You are going to hold a class debate. The motion is:
All forms of gambling should be banned.
Your teacher will tell you if you are going to support or be against the motion.
You will be working in groups of three pupils.

1. Ideas
Think of some ideas individually. Write down some key words for your argument.
Now share your ideas in your group.

2. Organise your ideas
In your groups, put your ideas in a logical order. Try to identify about six to seven arguments. Put similar ones together to make a bigger argument. Then give each main argument a heading.
You need at least three main arguments (three people in your group – three speakers).

3. Structure your speech
Introduction – you introduce the topic, and you outline what you are going to say.
Speaker 1 - you say the heading of your argument, say what it is and the evidence.
Speaker 2 - you say the heading of your argument, say what it is and the evidence.
Speaker 3 - you say the heading of your argument, say what it is and the evidence.
Speaker 1 - repeat the three argument headings and ask people to vote for you.