Formal debates Class 6

As part of our literacy focus on balanced arguments, we held debates today with the class taking the roles of chairperson and spokespeople for and against. The debates were 'Every job should have the same wages' and 'wealthy nations should share the wealth with poorer nations'. The debates were excellent with children really having to challenge themselves through having to voice an opinion different from their own, keeping control of themselves during the debate and for the chairperson to remain neutral but in control! What a learning experience.