4 Lessons - KS3 Debating - Transactional Speech SOW

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KS3 Debating Scheme of Work

A fully resourced 4-lesson Scheme of Work designed to introduce KS3 students to the fundamentals of debating. This engaging unit explores the difference between debating and arguing, introduces students to famous debating settings such as Speakers’ Corner and Parliament, and develops persuasive speaking through the use of DAFOREST techniques in transactional speech and writing.

Students build confidence in presenting ideas, structuring persuasive arguments, responding to opposing viewpoints, and speaking effectively in formal and informal debate situations. The scheme gradually develops key oracy skills before culminating in a range of exciting classroom debates.

What’s Included

• Complete 4-lesson Scheme of Work
• Editable PowerPoint (.pptx), Apple Keynote (.key), and PDF versions
• Introduction to the differences between debating and arguing
• Exploration of Speakers’ Corner, Parliament, and everyday debates
• Teaching and application of DAFOREST persuasive techniques (Direct Address, Alliteration, Facts, Opinions, Rhetorical Questions, Emotive Language, Statistics, and Triples)
• Scaffolded activities to develop persuasive speaking and transactional writing
• Opportunities to practise argument, rebuttal, and public speaking skills
• A wide variety of engaging debate scenarios and end-of-unit debating tasks
• Ready-to-teach resources ideal for KS3 English, PSHE, Citizenship, and Oracy

Perfect for developing oracy, persuasive writing, critical thinking, and public speaking, this comprehensive scheme provides everything needed to introduce debating in a structured, engaging, and confidence-building way. The editable formats also make it easy to adapt lessons to suit different classes and abilities.