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Debate

Aim of the Game: To defend an opinion and stand firm

Learning Objectives:
• To organise thoughts on a specific issue and offer them as defence arguments.
• To develop debating skills.

Structure: Two teams

Time: 15-30 min

Material: Paper and pens, strips of paper with debate topics written on them.

Methods:
• Launch the debate. Each team should:
        - determine the side they are to defend.
        - prepare their arguments.
        - give opening statements.
        - provide their arguments to defend their position.
        - answer points arising from the other team.
        - make closing statements to summarise their arguments.

Suggested topics: For and Against
• Girls are better than boys when it comes to managing their lives.

• There are no serious health threats to young people in this country.

• HIV/AIDS is not a problem in this country.

• Drugs and substance abuse are not a real threat to young people who just like to experiment.

Evaluation:
• How was the experience of the debate?
• What did you do to prepare the debate?
• What did you find difficult when organising your arguments?
• How did you manage the difficulties?
• What did you do to be able to respond to the arguments offered by the opposing team?

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