DEBATING WARM UP

GAMES
Ms Richards
 ELECTION

Decide which member of your group would make the best Prime
Minister and prepare a political broadcast to get as many votes as possible.
REMEMBER!
• Give us plenty of promises
• Make sure, if you are going to interview your candidate, that he or she
knows all of the questions and answers beforehand.
• Do research on your candidate so that you bring all their good points to
the attention of the voters.
• Invent the name of your political party if you want.
• Share the work with your team!
 CAR YARD

Pretend the Teachers’ car park is a used car yard for which you have to make
a TV Commercial. Get information from five of the owners about the
performance and history of 5 cars that you would like to sell. Use realistic
prices.
REMEMBER!
• Times are tough and your business depends on attracting customers and keeping
them interested.
• Be lively.
• Share the work with your team and don’t leave anybody out!
• Don’t be rude about your teacher’s car!
GOOD ADVICE TO YOUNG CHILDREN 1

Prepare and deliver an item to perform to younger classes which

will persuade them to protect themselves against the harmful
effects of the sun.
Present your information in a lively and entertaining way.

They will be allowed to ask you questions afterwards so make

sure you know your subject well.
GOOD ADVICE TO YOUNG CHILDREN 2

Prepare and deliver an item to perform to younger classes which

will persuade them to have healthy eating habits.
Present your information in a lively and entertaining way.

They will be allowed to ask you questions afterwards so make

sure you know your subject well.
 BACKPACK

Prepare and deliver a TV Commercial in which you persuade people to buy

your schoolbag!
Make it good because life is tough in the backpack manufacturing business and
a rival company could wipe you out if people don’t buy more of your products.
REMEMBER!
• Aim your message to school children
• Pick out what you think are the best points about your pack and sell them hard.
• Feel free to use illustrations, examples, or dramatizations.
• Share the project and give everyone in the group a fair go!