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Horvilleur, Michael; Ruvalcaba, Hiram – English Teaching Forum, 2021
Debating in English is a vital part of second-language acquisition. Not only does it help students with their speaking skills, but it also is an excellent way to prepare them to write opinionated essays. This article explores how educators can use "place mats" to organize a debate that gives each student the chance to speak, and then how…
Descriptors: Writing Exercises, Writing Instruction, Persuasive Discourse, Essays