Writing Debate: Corporal Punishment Should Not Be Enforced In Schools Primary 5 (Basic 5) First Term Week 10 English Studies

WRITING DEBATE: CORPORAL PUNISHMENT SHOULD NOT BE ENFORCED IN SCHOOLS PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) FIRST TERM WEEK 10 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

FIRST TERM

WEEK 10

PRIMARY 5 (BASIC 5) 

THEME – WRITING 

TOPIC – DEBATE ON CORPORAL PUNISHMENT 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Points to Remember in a Debate

3. Importance of the Lesson

4. Write Debate

5. Practice Exercise

6. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain what a debate is.

2. Identify arguments for and against corporal punishment.

3. Write a simple debate speech.

4. Use correct persuasive expressions in writing.

5. Present ideas logically in writing.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils already know how to write essays and express opinions. This lesson helps them to express arguments in a debate format.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Sample debate speech

2. Whiteboard and marker/chalkboard and chalk

3. Flashcards with linking words

4. English textbook

5. Pupils’ notebooks

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

A debate is a formal discussion where people give reasons for or against a particular topic. In a debate, one group supports the motion while another group opposes it.

In this lesson, the pupils will learn how to debate on the topic: “Corporal Punishment Should Not Be Enforced in Schools.”

Corporal punishment means the use of physical force such as caning or flogging to punish a pupil for bad behaviour.

During the debate, pupils will present reasons why corporal punishment should or should not be used in schools.

Points to Remember in a Debate

• Speak clearly and politely.

• Give strong reasons for your opinion.

• Listen carefully to others.

• Use simple and correct English.

Importance of the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils to:

• express their opinions confidently.

• develop speaking and writing skills.

• learn how to argue logically.

• understand discipline in schools.

Pupils should practise giving reasons and examples when supporting or opposing a motion.

Meaning of Key Terms

• Corporal punishment – Physical punishment given to learners for wrongdoing.

• Enforced – Made to be obeyed or carried out.

• Debate – A formal argument for or against a topic.

WRITE DEBATE: Corporal Punishment Should Not Be Enforced in Schools

Good day Mr Chairman, panel of judges, accurate timekeeper, co-debaters, and my fellow pupils.

I stand before you to support the motion which says that corporal punishment should not be enforced in schools.

Firstly, corporal punishment can cause injury and harm to pupils. It is not a safe method of correcting children.

Secondly, it can make pupils afraid of their teachers and reduce their interest in learning. Instead of learning happily, pupils become scared.

Thirdly, there are better ways of correcting children such as counseling, advice, and guidance. These methods help pupils understand their mistakes.

In addition, corporal punishment can affect the relationship between teachers and pupils. It reduces trust and respect in school.

Finally, I strongly believe that schools should use positive discipline instead of physical punishment.

Thank you.

PRACTICE EXERCISE/HOMEWORK/TEST QUESTION

Write a debate on the topic: “Corporal Punishment Should Be Allowed in Schools.” Use points for or against the motion.

SUMMARY

Pupils learned how to write a simple debate, understand the meaning of corporal punishment, and express opinions clearly using logical arguments.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

1. The teacher introduces the lesson by asking pupils questions:

• What is punishment?

• Is it good to punish pupils in school?

• How do you feel when you are punished?

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond and share their opinions.

2. The teacher explains the meaning of a debate as a formal discussion where people argue for or against a topic.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively and give examples.

3. The teacher explains key terms:

• corporal punishment

• enforced

• debate

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen and repeat the meanings.

4. The teacher introduces the topic: “Corporal Punishment Should Not Be Enforced in Schools.”

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen and state their views.

5. The teacher presents a sample debate speech and reads it aloud with correct expression.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen carefully and follow the text.

6. The teacher explains the structure of a debate:

• Introduction (greeting and position)

• Body (arguments)

• Conclusion (summary and thank you)

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify the parts of the debate.

7. The teacher highlights points against corporal punishment:

• It can cause injury.

• It makes pupils afraid.

• It affects learning.

• It reduces trust.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen and contribute ideas.

8. The teacher guides pupils to suggest better alternatives like:

• counseling

• guidance

• advice

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond and give suggestions.

9. The teacher guides pupils to read the sample debate aloud.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils practise reading with correct expression.

10. The teacher summarizes the lesson and corrects pupils’ mistakes.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils participate in the summary and ask questions.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. What is a debate?

2. What is corporal punishment?

3. Mention two reasons against corporal punishment.

4. Why should teachers use guidance instead of punishment?

5. Write one sentence supporting or opposing corporal punishment.