State and private education; the debate

A debate is an organised argument. The motion is the statement to be discussed, for example: “Private schools make education less fair.” Group A agrees with the motion, Group B opposes it. In preparation each group writes four or five reasons with examples. Useful phrases: I believe that ... ; In my opinion ... ; The main reason is ... ; For example ... ; I agree with ... but ... ; I’m afraid I disagree because ... . Rules: speak in turn, listen to others, argue against ideas not people, and keep to the time. At the end each side gives a short summary and the class or judges vote. The winner is the side with the more convincing arguments, not the side that holds the “right” opinion.