2. Arguing 1. Considering the topics and the language needed 2. Functional language needed
3. Considering the topics and the language needed 1. Think about the age group 2. Find topics that are engaging 3. For example: teenagers and banning mobile phone 4. For example: young adults and alcohol should be illegal 5. For example: adults and smoking should be permitted in public places
4. Set-up and debate! 1. Consider the language needed for both sides of the argument 2. Get the students to create mind-maps for arguments for both sides 3. Use the "Functional Language" slide to prepare students for debate 4. Either students choose the side they want to be on 5. Or they get chosen at random (names out of a hat, etc.)
5. Before doing a class debate: 1. Students debate in pairs 2. Get the students debate in groups 3. Practising this way helps develop their confidence
6. Functional language - simple agreeing phrases 1. That's very true. 2. I agree with you there. 3. Yes, I know exactly what you mean.
7. Functional language - simple disagreeing phrases 1. Yes, but don't you think... 2. Yes, but on the other hand... 3. I don't quite see it like that.
8. Functional language - complex disagreeing phrases 1. Even if that is so... 2. That may be so, but... 3. That's possibly true, but...
9. Functional language - giving a reason phrases 1. Also, 2. In addition, 3. What's more, 4. And another thing, 5. Plus the fact that...
