Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11)Ages 8–11
Debate time for grades 3–5
Use this debate screen when you want your class to discuss a question and practice sharing ideas respectfully. Students see clear steps, vote on a poll, and take turns speaking with helpful sentence starters.
The screen helps you manage time, pick students fairly, and keep everyone on track. It is easy for students to follow and gives every voice a chance to be heard.
Free for teachers. Your screens, classes and uploads are saved to your account.
How to use it in class
- 1Pick your debate question and set up the poll widget with answer choices.
- 2Show the checklist so students can follow debate steps.
- 3Use the timer to limit each speaker’s time.
- 4Let students vote in the poll from their own devices.
- 5Pick speakers fairly with the name picker widget.
- 6Use the text widget for instructions or reminders during the debate.
Why it works
- Helps students learn to listen and share ideas fairly.
- Keeps debate time organized with clear steps and timers.
- Supports respectful speaking and turn-taking for young learners.
Tips
- Practice the rules and sentence starters before the debate.
- Let students pair up to discuss before sharing with the whole class.
- Keep the debate question simple and clear for this age.
Make it your own
- Use for social studies, science, or literature questions.
- Adapt for remote or hybrid classes by sharing the screen link.
- Provide extra support with visuals or sentence frames for ELLs or students with special needs.
Questions teachers ask
How do I make sure everyone gets a turn?
Use the name picker widget to choose students randomly and fairly. Remind students of the rules for taking turns.
Can I change the debate question or answer choices?
Yes, you can edit the poll and text widgets to fit your lesson topic or class needs.
What if students have trouble following the rules?
Review the rules together before starting, and gently remind students if needed during the debate.
Widgets on this screen
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