This collection of short videos can be used to introduce debating into the classroom, and provides examples of how to use the English language persuasively to argue, convince and refute others' points.
These clips are suitable for use when teaching English at Key Stage 1 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and at first level in Scotland.
The Judge Jenny clips are from the BBC series, Ways of Talking: Persuading, Explaining, Instructing. The uniforms clip is from the BBC series, Recount, Report, Instruction, Debate.
Judge Jenny - Goldilocks and the three bears. video
Goldilocks and the three bears try to persuade Judge Jenny to see the story from their point of view.
Judge Jenny - Jack and the beanstalk. video
Jack and the giant each make their cases for Judge Jenny to decide who was in the right.
Uniform vs non-uniform. video
A debate about school uniform with cartoon characters.
