We are learning about debating through our talking and listening learning during literacy time.

We decided to debate on the importance of food banks and if they should exist.  

We know that there is a proposing side and an opposing side.  The proposing side are for the motion and the opposing side are against the motion.  The chairperson (Rosemary and Israa) introduced the debate and told us the rules.  Each side has 3 speakers and they make a case for their side.  The rest of us were members of the audience and we asked questions which the speakers had to answer.  We also had timekeepers who made sure everyone kept to time.

It was lots of fun and we learned that debating is like a giant game of ping pong because the discussion goes back and forward from one side to another, just like the ball does in a ping pong game.

We did very well and know we will improve our debating skills as we take part in more debates this year.