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 * TOPIC : DEBATES **

· Students know the defined roles of each speaker as well as format and structure of debate as per the World Debating Series · Students observe and apply the rules and formalities · Students understand that debate is a process of considering multiple viewpoints and arriving at a stance on an issue and then persuading and convincing others of the soundness of that stance. · Students understand that the quality leadership has a direct impact on the performance, effectiveness and well-being of any organisation.
 * CORE CURRICULUM **

· Students understand how different roles interact to present a cohesive line of argument during a debate. · Students apply the thinking processes as outlined above are the same as that required for writing an argument. · Students see the purpose and relevance of debates in decision-making processes in everyday life.
 * CURRICULUM OF CONNECTIONS **

· Students to familiarise themselves with the generic format of debate and roles of specific speakers. · Students elicit as well as assimilate different perspectives to inform and broaden own point of view. · Students select, evaluate and organise information in order to produce a coherent and cogent argument. · Students to formulate an argument as per the affirmative or negative stance adopted, in preparation for class debates.
 * CURRICULUM OF PRACTICE **

· Students see for themselves the usefulness of debates in everyday life.
 * <span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">CURRICULUM OF IDENTITY **

v Try the following brain teaser: download the worksheet and have fun making sense of debate jargon.
 * Task **
 * 1. **** TEASE **

v Log on to one of the following sites to enjoy a debate in action. [] []
 * 2. **** VIEW **

v Using MSN Messenger, Google Docs, Office Live or any other suitable means, discuss with a partner what the role of each speaker in a debate is. v Fill in the relevant information in the worksheet.
 * 3. **** COLLABORATE & DISCUSS **

v Refer to the following slides to check whether you have provided correct information for the various roles of the speakers.<span style="color: navy; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
 * 4. CLARIFY **

v Share your views on the relevance of debating in the modern day context in the discussion forum in this space.
 * 5. REFLECT **