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A debate is a formal argument where one side speaks in favour of a particular topic while the
other side speaks against it. Speakers carefully research both sides of the topic and come up with
solid evidence to support their chosen side. At the same time, they anticipate problems and

provide solutions.

Participating in debates helps you develop critical thinking and higher-level thinking skills. It
helps you organise your thoughts, research topics and present your arguments in a clear and
convincing manner.

You can organize your thoughts using this organiser.

Some useful points and language

style to be followed while writing My main ideas and thoughts:
for a debate—

• Opening statement/Quotation

• Respected Chairperson,
Members of the Jury, Teachers My reasons for these thoughts…
and my dear friends

• I strongly support/oppose the
motion … .

• First reason for/against

• Second reason for/against

• My worthy opponent has just o Evidence to back up my thoughts…
pointed out … .
1. 2.
• But I feel … .
Counter Arguments
• Friends, don’t you agree
with me when I say … . 1.

• life skill creative writing 2.
Here’s the weakness
• Although my opponents
may feel … .

• Summing up *Strong Finish*

Write down points ‘for’ or ‘against’ the following topic:

‘Animals and birds should not be kept as pets’.

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