Middle school debate activities

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Billie Eilish has suddenly surged in popularity, and her songs and her image offer a significant contrast to the larger popular culture landscape. (Her songs, their themes, and even the image with which she brands herself are all “darker” than what we might typically expect in popland.) This lesson bundle provides in-depth guided rhetorical analyses for students to engage with across two of Eilish’s hits – “Bad Guy” and “Bury a Friend.” Grab this lesson now for $4.99 -- or, join the…

Spread the loveAre you looking for debate topics for your middle and high school students? Well, you have come to the right place. Check out our list of 120 debate topics for middle and high school students. General Debate Topics Should we ban homework: does homework promote learning? How essential is a college education? Banning mobile devices (cell phones, smartphones) at schools: yes or no? Is it appropriate to allow students to create their own curricula? Is abortion murder? Are violent…

A great speaking exercise to get both your shy and bold students enthusiastic about speaking English. The goal of the game is to make a 45 second improvised speech on a random topic (98

Awesome teacher resource. Debate discussion questions and teaching ideas. Use with your own ideas and teaching style.

Fun fact: my school once chose me and my bestie to participate in an international parlimentary debate competition. In elementary school!

Debate prep. Questions to help to be prepared for a debate.

Is logic something you teach or is it something that comes naturally? Actually, it can be taught! Logic and critical thinking are some of the most important skills our students learn in middle school, but how do you teach logic? Middle school students learn about logic through reasoning and deduction. With these skills, students can use critical thinking and reasoning to make a rational conclusion. With this list of 25 logic activities, students can develop the skills they need to tap into…

Prepare for a debate by completing this exercise. Should a school start an hour earlier?