Let´s Debate

DEBATE TOPICS

1. ‘Gay couples should be able to adopt’ 
2. ‘Parents should not be allowed to smack their children’ 
3. 'There is too much emphasis on children’s’ rights and not enough on children’s’ responsibilities’ 
4. ‘Nuclear weapons are necessary in order to preserve world peace’ 
5. ‘Young people should be able to vote from age 16’ 
6. ‘They should bring back the death penalty for those found guilty of acts of violent extremism’ 
7. ‘Animals should have the same rights as humans’ 
8. ‘Assisted euthanasia is a humane way to die and should not be prosecuted’ 
9. ‘Parents should be able to design their babies – it’s a consumer choice’ 
10. ‘The rich should be taxed less because they create wealth that leads to jobs’ 
11. ‘There should be no limits on the movement of people between countries’ 
12. ‘Gender equality is mainly about women and leads to discrimination against men’ 
13. ‘Cannabis should be legalised’ 
14. ‘Politicians are just in it for themselves’ 
15. ‘People who smoke and are overweight should pay more for their healthcare’ 
16.  Are actors and professional athletes paid too much?
17.  Should cigarette smoking be banned?
18. Should sex education in schools be stopped or increased.
19. Global warming: a myth or a real danger
20. Is a university degree necessary to success?

DEBATE RULES

·         3 OR 5 STUDENTS IN EACH PROJECT / VIDEO (ONE IS ALWAYS THE MODERATOR)

·         5-10 MINUTES LONG

·         MODERATOR INTRODUCES TOPIC AND THE REST OF MEMBERS

·         USE FACTS, EVIDENCE, RESEARCH… YOU CAN ALSO INCLUDE IMAGES OR GRAPHS IN YOUR VIDEOS

·         EQUAL  AMOUNT OF TIME

·         USE CONVINCING TONE

Check our rubric for this project:

DEBATE RUBRIC.pdf by lucianosanrod