linzid83@lemmy.world to Scotland @lemmy.world · 5 months agoScotland triumph in World Schools Debating Championshipswww.bbc.comexternal-linkmessage-square5fedilinkarrow-up114arrow-down10file-text
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minus-squareOlap@lemmy.worldMlinkfedilinkarrow-up2·5 months agoNot sure I’ve ever seen a competitive debate, but for sure, well done that team!
minus-squarelinzid83@lemmy.worldOPlinkfedilinkarrow-up2·5 months agoWe try to run a debate with p7s from local schools every year!
minus-squareOlap@lemmy.worldMlinkfedilinkarrow-up2·5 months agoWhat’s the key to winning then? Preparation, or quick thinking with counter points?
minus-squarelinzid83@lemmy.worldOPlinkfedilinkarrow-up2·5 months agoI don’t get to be part of it coz I teach the wee ones but I believe it’s marked on the points you make, but don’t quote me!!
Not sure I’ve ever seen a competitive debate, but for sure, well done that team!
We try to run a debate with p7s from local schools every year!
What’s the key to winning then? Preparation, or quick thinking with counter points?
I don’t get to be part of it coz I teach the wee ones but I believe it’s marked on the points you make, but don’t quote me!!