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Lesson 428 of 500 · Extra Passages
⭐ 30 XPDebate Skills Part 5
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Debate skills help people discuss different ideas and opinions in a respectful way.
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Debate skills help people discuss different ideas and opinions in a respectful way. In a debate, two sides talk about a topic, with one side supporting it and the other side against it. Each person takes turns sharing their thoughts and reasons. For example, in a class debate about whether school should start later, some students might argue that it helps kids get more sleep, while others might say it disrupts after-school activities. By listening to each other and responding to points made, students learn how to express their opinions clearly and understand different viewpoints.
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1 of 2What is the purpose of debate skills?
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