English Language Arts3-5
Introduction to Debate for ELL Students
By Kara H.
This 5-page packet introduces the fundamentals of debate to English Language Learners in 5th grade. It builds foundational speaking and listening skills with built-in language scaffolds and sentence frames to support participation.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 45-minute introduction to debate during a whole-class lesson.
- Discussion question: What makes an argument convincing?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Pair students for reading and discussion, and pre-teach key vocabulary.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research a current event and prepare a short opening statement.
- Estimated time: 45 minutes.
English Language Arts3-5
Introduction to Debate for ELL Students
By Kara H.
This 5-page packet introduces the fundamentals of debate to English Language Learners in 5th grade. It builds foundational speaking and listening skills with built-in language scaffolds and sentence frames to support participation.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 45-minute introduction to debate during a whole-class lesson.
- Discussion question: What makes an argument convincing?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Pair students for reading and discussion, and pre-teach key vocabulary.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research a current event and prepare a short opening statement.
- Estimated time: 45 minutes.