Defining a high school debating topic – Series of 8 (Stage 4, Stage 5, Stage 6)
On Demand
Students discuss the process of defining a previous speaking competitions’ high school debating topic.
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
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This week’s topic: ‘That we should punish sports clubs for the off-field behaviour of their players.’ Duration: 7:54
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This week Maja Vasic defines the high school topic “That we should never allow people under 18 to use social media sites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.” (Hint: try writing your own definition for that topic before watching and then see how you compare to a great coach!) Duration: 8:26
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This week Hugh Bartley defines the topic: ‘That the casts of Australian films and TV shows should be required to reflect the racial diversity of the population.’ Duration: 9:48
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This week Guy looks at the topic ‘That we should ban all ads for unhealthy things’. Duration: 3:15
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This week Indigo preps for the debate ‘That we should have quotas for women in parliament’. Duration: 9:46
For details on lessons 6,7, and 8 go to the third tab – Joining the event/ More information on the event
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: The Arts Unit
Event Details
Event Type
On Demand
Delivery Platform
Vimeo
Duration
8 Minutes
Price
Free
Curriculum
Secondary
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
Creative Arts » Drama
Will This Event Be Recorded?
No
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Technology and Materials Requirements
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More Information About This Event
6. This week we chat through the set-up for the topic ‘That all under-12s sporting teams should be mixed gender’. Duration: 12:59
7. This week Sarah runs through the popular 2019 topic ‘That we should ban all technology from the classroom’. Duration: 4:44
8. This week Hugh sets up the topic ‘That we should have mandatory parenting classes for all new parents’. Duration: 8:16
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Website: https://digital.artsunit.nsw.edu.au/