Debate

Should parents limit the

amount of time their teenagers
spend in front of a screen?

Key words: screen time, screen time management, parenting,

parental control etc.
Let’s warm up!
Get together
Groups get together
and try to get aligned.

Research
Groups will have some
time to find data, news,
Take notes!
expert opinions and
arguments in general.

Decide who is
who
They discuss and decide
who will be the
representatives for each
part.
Moments of the debate
Opening statement
Each group will present the overview
according to what they decided to
defend. (1-2 min)
Arguments in detail
The moment students will present
relevant data, news, expert opinions
and arguments in general. (2-3 min)
While the opponent is doing it, you
should take notes on useful strategies
to use counterarguments.
Rebuttal
The rebuttal is the refutation. Groups should decide
how they will say why they believe the other’s
arguments are weak or invalid. "My opponent's
claims are wrong for several reasons." Or "My
research shows that my opponent's views lack
10
%
credibility."
Preparation: 2 min
Rebuttal: 1-2 min each
20 Question-and-answer sessions
% Creating the questions: 2 min
Groups take turns by asking and answering
questions. They may have 1 minute before each
30 answer to decide what to say, if needed. The number
% of sessions will be determined taking into account
the time left for the debate.
Answers: 1-2 min
40
% Closing statement
Leave a lasting impression by ending with a
compelling example or a powerful analogy. Detail
any negative consequences that could result if your
position isn't heeded or accepted.(1-2 min)