This repeats the activity used in Kevin's Sentence but gives more preparation time. It works well as an assessment opportunity for speaking. Students work in groups of five. Each group selects a topical issue from a class brainstorm list. One person is the interviewer, and the other students divide themselves into for and against the issue.
Students identify and establish a role from a given list eg.
They are to argue from this role but present an informed viewpoint. Preparation of material. Allow one or two periods. Students research issue, drafting statements of opinions with supporting evidence. Interviewer researches and prepares questions.