Debating skills
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Debating is taught in JHS 3rd year and beyond.
Common phrases
- I (don't) agree
- I (don't) agree with [ ].
- I (don't) agree with [ ]'s opinion.
- I disagree.
- That's true.
- That's a good idea.
- That may be true.
- I see your point.
- That's right
- You're right.
- What do you think?
- I have a question.
- I have an opinion.
- Do you understand (me)?
- What does [ ] mean?
- However,
- So,
- For example,
- I have a different idea.
- That may be true, but ...
- You say ..., but ...
- I (don't) understand what you mean.
Common topics
- Should junior high school students have cell phones?
- Should people freely sit in priority seats when they are unoccupied?
- Should we study English?
- Video games are bad for children.
- We should eat natto.
- Is homework necessary?
- Summer is better than winter
- Emails vs letters
- We should play video games
- We should live in big cities
Rebuttals
The following is an example of how to make effective rebuttals:
- You said, "_____".
- That may be true, but ....
But I disagree, I think .... - Because ....
- Therefore... / So ...
References
- Teaching Debate to ESL Students: A Six-Class Unit Great website
- Book: Make Your Point! - Debate for ESL/EFL Students (2005)
- Book: Discover Debate - Basic Skills for Supporting and Refuting Opinions (1999)
