8a2 – Save or Protect: you decide

6 11 2008

8a2 you will be taking part in a debate about the future of the rainforest next lesson. Remember that you wll only have 2 minutes to make your argument. I’ll be looking for a biased viewpoint and your ability to answer questions!

Top Tips:

  • Research your facts well
  • Have facts, information, visuals and props to back up your argument
  • Be creative – an interesting speech is often received well
  • Be passionate
  • Practice your speech!
  • Research you opponents pint of view. That way you will be prepared to answer their questions

There is a huge amount of information about this issue on the Internet but be careful about what you use. Here are some stating points:

Greenpeace

Friends of the Earth

All sides of the debate

BBC rainforest links

Sustainable development (GCSE link)

GCSE BBC Bitesize rainforests

Bruce Parry Amazon


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