1、Acting It Out Task.Debate on:Procedures to follow:Students are divided into groups with a chairperson Students are divided into groups with a chairperson and 6 speakers for both the pro and the con side.and 6 speakers for both the pro and the con side.The speakers on each side in each group discuss
2、The speakers on each side in each group discuss the topic and prepare for the debate together as a the topic and prepare for the debate together as a team before class.team before class.The The chairperson declares the rules,the order and chairperson declares the rules,the order and opens the debate
3、.opens the debate.1.1.The The speakers of each side take turn to propose the speakers of each side take turn to propose the motion,oppose the motion,argue and reestablish,motion,oppose the motion,argue and reestablish,counter argue or rebut and counter argue within the counter argue or rebut and cou
4、nter argue within the time limit required.time limit required.Reference to the debateActing It OutReference to the debate:principles to follow Propose and argue the motion in a direct and clear way.Use various types of evidence(e.g.examples and data)and reasoning devices(e.g.induction,deduction or g
5、eneralization,inference)to make your claim more convincing.When opposing or rebutting,attack the objection in an orderly,systematic and rational(impersonal)way.Use paralinguistic devices,such as intonation,voice or stress,to reinforce your argument.Acting It OutReference to the debate:sentence patte
6、rns Chairperson:Lets begin with the first speaker Mr.XYZ with his opening statement.Now I open the debate to the floor.Well,now lets go to the closing statement.Mr.XYZ,youre first.Two minutes please.Speaker:Madam Chairwoman/Mr.Chairman,ladies and gentlemen,Id like to start my motion.Excuse me,Mr.XYZ
7、,you mentioned,but dont you think it isExcuse me,how do you explainif you insist that Thank you Madam Chairwoman/Mr.Chairman,now Id like to close my statement.Oral Test Standards Band-4:Debate(10 points)debatable point(2 point)sufficient evidence(2 point)good logic reasoning(2 point)language(2 points)general impression(2 point)
