Debates (B1A/B)

-Instructions for the debate:

-You must gather in groups of 2/3. 

-In groups of students with different levels the stronger student will be rewarded.

-In each group, one member will be for the statement and the other(s) will be against. If you have the same opinion on the topic, one at least will have to pretend.

-The script with the debate can be handed in to me to check mistakes. 

-Each member in the group must speak at least 3 minutes.

-Participation of the rest of the students in the debate will be rewarded.

-The debates will start at the end of April.

-Topics of the debate. Choose one of these statements:

1.All politicians are corrupted. I don´t believe in Democracy.
2.Parents should let teenagers do whatever they want. They are old enough now.
3.A computer with internet connection. I don´t need anything else in my life.
4.I agree with free abortion at the age of 16.
5.I would disconnect a dying but conscious person from the machines that keep him/her alive if he/she asked me to.
6.Spanish educational system doesn´t work.
7.The real crisis is the starving people in the Third World. No more money for banks!
8.Armies should disappear.
9.I believe in death penalty.
10.Sportsmen salaries should be controlled by the state. Nobody should earn more than 50,000 Euros a year.
11.I would manipulate the genetics of my future son to "design" him/her as I like (tall, blonde,intelligent...).
12.All drugs should be legalised.
13.Smoking should be totally banned.
14.Studying at university is a waste of time.
15.Going to another country to find a job: pros and cons.

-Each group must choose a different topic. Choose the topic fast! The first to tell me their choice will get it; if you are too late you´ll have to choose another one. If you want to discuss about another topic it´s OK, but let me know first.

-Evaluation: 1.5 points.