Debate

In Mahutonga and Matariki we have been learning to write a debate. We read articles in the newspaper and the internet such as "Cats are killers" and wrote about a subject we were concerned about. Afterwards we learnt how to make visual language such as posters, advertisements, and how to argue a debate with other people. We had to come up with strong statements that are hard to argue about. We got into groups and discussed ideas to convince the other groups.

¨ Here are some things  we have been debating about in class:

¨ The New Zealand flag and if we should change it or not.

¨ Fracking: it should be banned

¨ Cats are killers and we should exterminate/not exterminate them.

¨ NZ native birds, animals and the pests in New Zealand,

¨ Whaling,

¨ Trees should not be wasted for paper and cut down,

¨  Water should not be wasted. 

Come into our classrooms and see our reports!!! 

 By Alexandra and MIllie.