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Language and Communication Guide 6th Grade

Objectives:

Constructively dialoguing to debate or explore ideas: Keeping the focus.

Demonstrating understanding of what the interlocutor has said. Justifying their position.
in a relevant manner. Formulating questions or comments that stimulate or provoke
advance the discussion or delve into an aspect of the topic. Negotiating agreements with the
interlocutors. Considering the interlocutor for turn-taking.

To express oneself clearly and appropriately in front of an audience, in order to

communicate topics of interest: Presenting reliable information that denotes a
prior research. Following a clear thematic progression. Giving examples and
explaining some key terms or concepts for understanding the
information. Using varied and precise vocabulary and avoiding the use of fillers.
Using visual material that supports what has been said and is directly related to what is being
explain.

THE DEBATE

Its objective is to confront two or more opinions about a certain controversial topic, or to the
less, debatable from various points of view. It is characterized by being a structured discussion
with rebuttals from a defending team and another that is against the statement
proposed. It requires a thorough documentary investigation in order to replicate with
Fundamentals. The debate can be used as a strategy to work with students.
inside the classroom, or the group can be taken to observe and listen to related debates
with the profession.

It is essential to be well informed about the topic to be discussed and to decide on the stance we are going to take.
defender. Investigar y preparar el debate es asegurarnos también entender la postura contraria
to be able to respond accurately and clarify doubts.

2. Make a brief and logical presentation of our position and the reasons why we support the
same, based on evidence, statistics, providing proof and reliable sources. The time is
gold in a debate and it is better to get to the point with short and clear interventions and not to prolong ourselves in
our exhibition.

3. Speaking in a pleasant voice and at a volume loud enough will make them pay more attention to us.
Attention, for a monotone voice will lead to boredom and will be misunderstood.

4. Ask questions and respond to the arguments of our opponents.

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5. If possible, try to turn the arguments of our opponent around and use them against
he.

6. We should not monopolize the conversation so that there are exchanges of ideas, for that
we will give the floor to our opponent when appropriate.

7. Avoid repeating the same arguments and constantly using fillers will make us be heard.
with more interest.

We must be clear that in a debate the main arguments of our opponents are attacked.
opponents, never to the people.

9. Not to get excited. Keep calm, do not raise your voice or shout, be reasonable, these are things
fundamentals for having a successful debate. We all know that there are television programs and
radio shows where debates are held where everyone talks at the same time, they shout, they get angry, they reach
disrespect, and it seems more like a cockfight than what is intended. A debate always
It must be civilized and not intimidating. If we shout and lose control, we will only demonstrate to
our opponent our weak points and lack of education.

Choose a topic for the debate

Read the notes on the topic and choose the main arguments

Highlight the most important ideas that will help you support and exemplify your arguments.

Write a text in which you argue your position, the advantages and disadvantages.

Use a vocabulary that you know and that is easy for you to explain, the words that you do not know,
look for its meaning in the dictionary.

Check that the text you wrote clearly expresses your point of view

Check that your text also contains arguments and conclusions.

Structure of the debate:

Start:

The moderator presents the topic, the objectives of the debate, and the participants.

Exhibition:

Each group presents its position and arguments in an assigned time.

Discussion:

The teams discuss refuting the arguments of the other group.

Opening:

Space where the public participates by asking questions or giving opinions.

Closure: The moderator announces the end of the debate and presents the conclusions.
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What is the purpose of a debate?

To know and defend opinions about a specific topic.

To facilitate decision-making on a topic.

To sustain and provide elements of judgment.

To practice oral expression, listening skills, and active participation.

Recommendations for participating in a debate:

In any oral activity, both the sender and the receiver must:

Listen attentively to the interlocutor to respond appropriately and not repeat ideas.

Avoid shouting and name-calling.

Always respect everyone's opinions.

Do not impose personal views.

Do not speak excessively, to allow the intervention of others.

Do not mock anyone's intervention.

Speak with confidence and freedom, without fear of criticism.

Types of arguments

Among the types of arguments that a participant can use to present at a table
round, we have:

1. Citing an authority: an individual who is recognized in a field of knowledge is cited.

Example: "As the painter Virginia Serrano said: 'For a woman to be an artist, she must have a
minimum rent with which to survive and dedicate himself to his art

2. Pointing out facts: the speaker indicates observable facts that support what they want to demonstrate.
This year there has been a great drought in the city, which can be confirmed by the
made that the rivers are at one third of their depth.

3. Use research data: the speaker uses data obtained through research.
An vehicle that switches to natural gas pollutes the environment less, and that is
demonstrable by the following: the combustion of natural gas in the cylinders generates 80% less
of carbonaceous waste than vehicles with other fuels.

Remember that...

All argumentative texts are structured by introduction, development, and conclusion.

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The most used arguments are: argument from authority, where what an authority has said is cited.
specialist on the topic; factual argument, where a situation from reality is used to
justify the thesis; and argument of data, in which research information is presented.

1. PRESENTATION OF THE TOPIC: The teacher presents the topic for discussion and proposes possible
questions related to spark controversy. The purpose is to delve into the details to set
evidence the diversity of opinions in the class. This phase will help to formulate the question
the center of the debate (which often coincides with what provokes the most disparity of arguments
opposed).

2. PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION SOURCES: On many occasions, the

Students do not have a formed opinion on a topic or it is stereotyped. The cause is the lack
of verified information. Therefore, it is important to plan some time to gather information and
I provided them with the necessary information sources.

3. CREATION OF TEAMS AND PREPARATION OF THE WORK FRAME: After forming

teams of two or four people, the group must create a summary table that reflects the two
opposing positions that will be debated. It is important that although the work is group-based, each
team member has their chart.

4. SELECTION OF DEBATERS AND THEIR POSITIONS: The best speakers

they are the ones who defend their position and the opposite one, which is why it is advised that luck should decide.
what position they will have to debate. One method is to assign numbers randomly (for example
from 1 to 4, if the group consists of four students. After the distribution of numbers, the pairs
they will defend one position and the odd ones, the contrary.

5. CLASS PREPARATION: Physically, the classroom should reflect both positions.

opposed. Therefore, it is recommended that there are two differentiated blocks of tables with a
empty central space (or where no student can be located). Once all the students
is located in one of the two areas corresponding to its position, several minutes are left for
that the intervention shifts and the arguments to be defended within each team are organized.

6. SELECTION OF THE MODERATOR AND START OF THE DEBATE: The moderator is the figure
that will lead to interventions and will remind the rules if necessary. This profile allows for
The teacher has time to take notes and evaluate. Luck will decide which team starts the game.
debate. Each debater who wants to participate will raise their hand to ask for the floor. When the
the moderator will grant the turn, will stand up and looking at the opposing block, will make his/her
intervention.
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FEMINISM

ABORTION

Communism

OUTBREAK

LBG COMMUNITY / LIMITS

GOD

TALIBAN / WAR ()

NEW CONSTITUTION

DICTATORSHIPS

LIBERALS OR CONSERVATIVES

DICTATORSHIP

USE OF UNIFORMS

USE OF MOBILE PHONES IN SCHOOL / SOCIAL NETWORKS

Chilean Rodeo

THEME CHACAO BRIDGE

ZOO

salmon farms

SEA FOR BOLIVIA