The Art of the Argument · Summer Term 2

The Great Debate

Participating in a formal classroom debate on a contemporary ethical issue.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the pressure of a live audience affect a speaker's delivery and confidence?
  2. 2In what ways can non-verbal communication reinforce the message of a speech?
  3. 3What have we learned about the power of language to change minds through this process?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: English - Spoken English
Year: Year 8
Subject: English
Unit: The Art of the Argument
Period: Summer Term 2

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