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Halloween: debate whether children need scary stories

Speaking · Halloween · C1 · 35 min. A structured debate on the motion that frightening stories are good for children, with background on fairy tales and fear, debating phrases and a step-by-step format.

About this worksheet

A structured debate on the motion that frightening stories are good for children, with background on fairy tales and fear, debating phrases and a step-by-step format.

Level
C1
Category
Speaking
Topic
Halloween
Time
About 35 minutes
Exercises
Key words, Reading text, Speaking / writing task
Answer key
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On the sheet

  • Key words: Useful phrases for debating
  • Reading text: Read the background.
  • Speaking / writing task: Hold the debate.
  • Speaking / writing task: After the debate, discuss in small groups.