Trial Debate L2 - Baseball or Soccer

In this lesson, you will debate about:

Baseball vs. Soccer!

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

• Compare and contrast two sides of a debate using clear reasons

• Give 2 reasons and examples to support your opinion
• Add an engaging introduction to hook your audience
• Listen actively and respond to opposing viewpoints
• Summarize your position confidently in a conclusion

Be sure to complete the lesson by following the roadmap:

1. Decide which is better—baseball vs soccer—and explain three reasons why
2. Give one example for each reason
3. Add an introduction and conclusion
4. Put it all together and share it out loud
5. Debate against your mentor and respond to challenges
6. Homework (Optional)

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Introduction

What is debate?

A debate is a "speaking game" where you try to win with your ideas!

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Introduction

Parts of a Debate

Introduction

Arguments

Conclusion

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Start

Let's Debate!

Which side are you on?

Baseball

Soccer

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Reading

Baseball vs Soccer: The Big Debate

Baseball and soccer are two very popular sports. Baseball is called “America’s pastime.” Players can hit balls over 400 feet! The fastest pitch was 105 mph—faster than a car. Some people say baseball is too slow. Soccer is the most played sport in the world. A player can run 7 miles in one game. The World Cup is watched by billions of people! Some people say soccer has too few goals. Baseball needs patience. Soccer needs energy. Which sport do you like more?

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Explain

Which is better: Baseball or Soccer?

First, . Second, .

[Reason 1] + [Example 1]

[Reason 2] + [Example 2]

Start debate

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Introduction

Add an introduction

Start with a cool fact or question

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Conclusion

Say a conclusion

Say "In conclusion..." and say your 2 points!

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Mentor talk to parents

안녕하세요, 학부모님! Hello, parents!

부모님 계세요? Are your parents around?

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오늘 체험 수업에 함께해 주셔서 감사합니다! Thank you for joining today’s trial—we loved having you!

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Arguments

Give a Reason and an Example.

• Reason: "A dinosaur is good for travel."
• Example: "I can ride it to school!"

Debate and Rebuttal

• Share your 2 reasons and give one example for each.
• Your mentor will rebut (disagree with) your reasons.
• You must defend your opinion and explain why your reasons are still strong.
• Then, listen to your mentor’s reasons and try to rebut them back!

Introduction

Say what you think.Example: "I think a dinosaur is the best pet!"

Conclusion

Say your main idea one more time.Example:"Dinosaurs are strong and fast. They are the best! Thank you."