Ask the Ss to read the debate rules and then a set of questions:

What is the definition of debate?

A debate is an activity in which students can discuss two sides of an issue. There is a chairperson to charge i .

Tell me the process of a debate in your own words

The leading debater who supports the topic speaks first, then another one who disagrees with the topic speaks, then other people take turns to give a free discussion. Towards the end of the debate, the last speaker of each side will summarize the arguments that have been made to support their point to view.

In our textbook there is an example of debate, read the topic carefully and discuss the questions with your partner. And I will divide you into two teams. One side agrees with the medical cloning and the other side is against the medical cloning.

Then show the questions. Give students 6 minutes to prepare their answers.

Team A: 1. what's their argument?

2. Two reasons for medical cloning

3. Do you agree with them? Why?

Team B: 1. what's their argument?

2. Two reasons against medical cloning.

3. Do you agree with them? Why?

Step 4 Writing

Imagine that you are the reporter on a local newspaper and you have been asked to write an article on this debate. To do this you must mention both sides of the argument. Remember to make a large main heading and then a small heading below it. Write around 250 words. Organize your writing in this way:

Paragraph1: the topic of the debate and who won

Paragraph2: the ideas of the winning side

Paragraph3: the ideas of the other side

Paragraph4: conclusion and your reaction to the debate, together with any idea you feel they left out.

A sample version:

Should Medical Cloning be Allowed

A Debate at Xinhua Middle School

Yesterday there was a very exciting debate at Xinhua Middle School about whether medical cloning should be allowed or not .After a lively discussion a vote was taken and the side arguing for medical cloning won.

The arguments for medical cloning were very strongly put by the team supporting the motion. They argued that serious illnesses and people who w losing their ability to move or think could be helped by medical cloning. They explained that the procedures would be safe, quick and with no problems for the patients. They quoted that 67% of American citizens are for it to support their idea. Their arguments were very convincing.

The arguments put by the team opposing medical cloning were less strong. They argued in two ways. The first reason was that the procedures were not yet secure.