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Inclusivity Debate Guidelines Worksheet

A student group is planning a lunchtime club that should be welcoming to as many students as possible. Read the brief, prepare to discuss the proposal, and practise disagreeing respectfully. Use the scenario—not assumptions about individuals—to support your ideas.

Scenario: The lunchtime club

A group proposes a weekly lunchtime club where students can make things, play quiet games or simply spend time together. The suggested venue is a room upstairs. Students would need to bring their own materials. The group has one volunteer helper and a small budget. Some students have said they prefer quieter spaces; others want activities where they can meet new people. The group must decide how to make the club welcoming, practical and sustainable.

Prepare and take part

A strong debate explores ideas and evidence, not whether a person deserves to belong. Critique a proposal without making assumptions about someone’s identity or needs.

1.Multiple choice: Which question best tests whether the upstairs venue is inclusive?

Will every student be able to reach and use the venue?
Will the room look impressive?
Can the club avoid changing its original plan?
Will everyone choose the same activity?

2.Short answer: Name two details from the scenario that could make it harder for some students to take part.

3.True or false: An inclusive plan must offer exactly the same activity to every student.

TrueFalse

4.Matching: Match each debate check with the question it asks.

Feasibility
Resources
Impact
Sustainability

Who could benefit, and how?
Can the group put this plan into practice?
Could the club keep running over time?
What time, people or materials are needed?

5.Fill the blank with a respectful phrase: “I see why you suggested the upstairs room. I’m concerned that . Could we consider another venue?”

6.Short answer: Suggest one practical change that could reduce the materials barrier, while recognising the club’s small budget.

7.Multiple choice: Which response disagrees with an idea while staying respectful?

“That plan is silly; you clearly haven’t thought about it.”
“I disagree with that part because the room may be difficult to access. Could we check for another option?”
“Nobody will want to come anyway.”
“You should stop talking and listen to me.”

8.Short answer: Write one open question the group could ask before choosing activities. It should invite ideas without asking anyone to speak for a whole group.

9.Long answer: Recommend a revised plan for the lunchtime club. Include one change to improve access or participation, one way to manage limited resources, and one way to find out whether the plan is working.

10.Long answer: Imagine another speaker says, “We should keep the club exactly as planned because changing it will take too much effort.” Write a reply that acknowledges the concern, explains a possible impact, and suggests a realistic next step.