English · Stage 6
Debate It
Oracy — argue a point with reasoning: make a claim, back it with a reason and evidence, then answer the other side fairly ("Some say… but…").
✦ English📘 Stage 6 · S6⏱ ~10 min🧒 Ages 10–12★ Free to start
I can debate a point with reasoning.
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Kavi Takes a Side
"A debate isn't a shouting match," said Kavi. "I make a claim — what I think. I back it with a reason (because…) and then evidence anyone can check. After that I answer the other side fairly: 'Some say… but…' Claim, reason, evidence, and a fair reply — that's how you win with your thinking, not your volume!"
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What your child will learn
1Kavi's point: give us longer breaksTap each line to hear it. Notice the shape: a claim, then a reason (because…), then evidence you can check, then an answer to the other side (Some say… but…), and a short recap.
2Claim → reason → evidence → answer the other sideBuild your point in order. State your claim, give the reason (because…), back the reason with evidence anyone can check, then name the other side's view and reply to it fairly.
3Which moves make your debate point stronger?
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A peek inside
Watch me back a claim. My claim is "Our school should have longer breaks." Which backing is stronger?
(a) "Longer breaks are just better, trust me."
(b) "Because a short rest helps us focus — a survey of 200 pupils found 8 in 10 concentrate better afterwards."
(a) "Longer breaks are just better, trust me."
(b) "Because a short rest helps us focus — a survey of 200 pupils found 8 in 10 concentrate better afterwards."
strong backing gives a reason AND evidence you can check
Try this at home: What are the four parts of a strong debate point?
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