Debate Worksheet - All students should have an after school job

Are you looking for engaging resources to enhance your classroom debates and literacy skills? Look no further! Our teaching resource includes a thought-provoking worksheet on the topic ‘All students should have an after school job’ and an AFOREST Matching Activity, both designed to stimulate critical thinking and lively discussions among students.

Worksheet: Debate - All students should have an after school job
Encourage your students to develop their persuasive writing and debate skills with our carefully crafted worksheet. This resource presents a contentious topic that is relevant to young people today - the idea of having an after school job. The worksheet is designed to prompt students to consider various arguments for and against the statement, fostering a deeper understanding of complex issues and honing their ability to communicate effectively.

By exploring the nuances of this topic, students will be challenged to think critically about the impact of work on their academic performance, social lives, and personal development. They will learn to construct coherent arguments, anticipate counterarguments, and defend their viewpoints with evidence and reasoning. This resource is an excellent tool for teachers seeking to cultivate analytical thinking and communication skills in their students.

AFOREST Matching Activity
Our AFOREST Matching Activity complements the debate worksheet by providing students with a fun and interactive way to familiarise themselves with persuasive writing techniques. The acronym AFOREST stands for Alliteration, Facts, Opinions, Rhetorical Questions, Emotive Language, Statistics, and the use of Tripling. This activity challenges students to match examples of these persuasive devices with their corresponding definitions, helping them understand how to craft compelling arguments and engage their audience effectively.

The AFOREST Matching Activity is a versatile resource that can be used to reinforce key concepts, introduce new vocabulary, or assess students’ understanding of persuasive techniques. By engaging with this activity, students will develop essential literacy skills, enhance their ability to persuade and influence others, and become more confident communicators overall.

Both the worksheet on the topic ‘All students should have an after school job’ and the AFOREST Matching Activity are available for download as non-editable PDF files, ensuring that the integrity of the materials is preserved.