Debate in Grade 10 trains students to research topics, organize arguments, and present ideas persuasively in front of an audience. Learners practice building logical claims, supporting them with evidence, and responding respectfully to opposing views. This subject emphasizes listening, teamwork, and critical analysis, showing how Debate strengthens both communication and problem-solving skills. By engaging in structured discussions about real-world issues, students develop confidence, civic awareness, and the ability to think quickly under pressure, preparing them for academic challenges, professional life, and active citizenship.
🟢 Starter
- Explore how debates differ from casual arguments.
- Investigate why preparation is important for debating.
- Research how evidence strengthens arguments.
- Practice writing a simple opening statement.
- Reflect on why listening matters in debates.
- Explore how body language supports delivery.
- Investigate how tone affects persuasion.
- Research how teamwork builds debate success.
- Practice making a short rebuttal.
- Reflect on why respect is vital in disagreement.
- Explore how timing shapes presentations.
- Investigate how debates encourage critical thinking.
- Research how famous leaders used debate skills.
- Practice brainstorming pros and cons of a topic.
- Explore how note-taking helps during debates.
- Investigate how personal bias influences opinions.
- Research how audience reactions affect speakers.
- Explore how debates clarify complex issues.
- Practice summarizing an argument clearly.
- Reflect on why debates improve confidence.
🟡 Practice
- Analyze how evidence can be misused in arguments.
- Explore how structure organizes debates.
- Investigate how logical fallacies weaken claims.
- Research how debate formats differ worldwide.
- Practice cross-examination questioning.
- Analyze how persuasive language influences outcomes.
- Explore how debate develops leadership.
- Investigate how current events inspire topics.
- Research how statistics support debate points.
- Practice delivering closing statements.
- Analyze how debate judges evaluate performance.
- Explore how debate skills transfer to writing.
- Investigate how compromise can resolve disputes.
- Research how debates shape public policy.
- Analyze how confidence influences speaker credibility.
- Explore how emotions affect debate style.
- Investigate how debates test ethical reasoning.
- Research how social media impacts modern debate.
- Analyze how preparation separates strong and weak debaters.
- Practice debating school-related issues.
🔴 Challenge
- Debate whether free speech has limits.
- Research how debates influenced historical decisions.
- Analyze how propaganda differs from fair debate.
- Investigate whether technology improves or harms debate.
- Explore how cultural values shape arguments.
- Debate whether schools should require debate classes.
- Research how televised debates affect elections.
- Analyze whether debates create winners or shared learning.
- Investigate how global organizations use debate to solve conflicts.
- Explore how debate prepares citizens for democracy.
- Debate whether emotions or logic win arguments.
- Research how debates influence international relations.
- Analyze how online debates differ from face-to-face ones.
- Investigate how famous court cases resemble debates.
- Explore how climate change policy is debated globally.
- Debate whether compromise is weakness or strength.
- Research how debates shape scientific progress.
- Analyze how rhetoric and debate connect.
- Investigate how debates can reduce polarization.
- Propose how debate can solve community challenges.
💡 Reflection Question
How can practicing Debate in Grade 10 help you build confidence, think critically, and participate more effectively in society?