Materials and tools needed for implementation

  • Debate question cards (picture-based for younger students)
  • Role cards (Proponent, Opponent, Audience/Bridge Builders)
  • Respectful debate norms poster
  • Turn-taking token + timer
  • Evidence packs (pictures, short texts, scenario cards, simple class data)
  • Claim–Evidence–Reasoning templates (paper)
  • Audience observation checklist
  • Sticky notes for common ground + action planning
  • Optional (advanced): simple research tools (survey sheet, interview prompts, observation notes).