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Grade 6 Debate Skills

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Grade 6 Debate Skills

Students debating respectfully

🎯 Part 1: Debate Knowledge Check

1. What does it mean to debate respectfully?

Interrupting when someone is wrong

Listening carefully and responding politely

Speaking louder than the other person

Only talking about your own ideas

2. Which sentence starter shows you are listening to the other side?

"You're completely wrong because..."

"I understand your point, however..."

"That makes no sense..."

"My idea is better..."

3. What are the main parts of a good argument? (Check all that apply)

A clear opinion or position

Evidence or examples

Reasons that support your opinion

Personal attacks on the other side

4. Good active listening during a debate means:

Planning what you'll say next while others speak

Making eye contact and taking notes

Thinking about why the other person is wrong

Looking at your phone or doodling

✏️ Part 2: Planning Your Debate

5. Choose a debate topic and write it here:

Topic: _________________________________________________

6. What is your position on this topic? (Do you agree or disagree?)
7. List three reasons that support your position:

Reason 1: ___________________________________________

Reason 2: ___________________________________________

Reason 3: ___________________________________________

8. What is one argument the other side might make? How would you respond respectfully?

Their argument: ____________________________________

My respectful response: ____________________________

🗣️ Part 3: Self-Reflection

9. After your debate, rate yourself on these skills (circle one number for each):

I spoke clearly and confidently: 1 2 3 4 5 (1=needs work, 5=excellent)

I listened respectfully to others: 1 2 3 4 5

I used persuasive language: 1 2 3 4 5

I stayed organised in my argument: 1 2 3 4 5

10. What was the most challenging part of the debate for you?
11. How did listening to the other side help you understand the topic better?
12. What is one thing you would do differently in your next debate?
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