Kick-start discussion slides

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Edna Hobbs
Kick-start discussion slides
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Speaking tasks: Debates and discussions
Resource type
Student activity
Starter/Plenary
Role play/debate/discussion

A selection of thought-provoking quotations which can be used to generate independent thinking and discussion.

Quotations stretch students' philosophical thought and students will need to consider the meaning of each one before they can form their own opinion. One step beyond the popular 'thunks' for the classroom, these quotations are derived from various sources, from Shakespeare to Einstein.

Each slide features the quotation and prompts for students to:

  • note their initial thoughts
  • select key words
  • identify the message
  • give an opinion on the message.

These statements could provide useful material for tutor time discussions or topics for individual persuasive speeches.

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14/09/2020

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