Speaking: The Debate

Level

What level is your class suitable for? What tenses are used – would your sts know these? Are there any idioms or phrasal verbs that will need explaining?

Age range

Is it suitable for younger children, teenagers or adults, or all ages? Explain before you start your class.

Resource for main activity

Choose an interesting topic and set up a structured debate in your class. Make sure your topic is appropriate (check with your tutor about topics that are best avoided!). Manage your timings and make sure everyone has a chance to participate.

Steps

Make sure you include the following:

• Lead-in

• Pre-teach vocabulary

• Set task

• Check understanding

• Do Task

• Feedback

And explain what your follow-on activity would be

REMEMBER: Concept Questions! STT! Classroom Management!