This week, Year 4 took part in an exciting Debate Week inspired by the classic story Little Red Riding Hood. Our big question was: Who is the real victim – Little Red Riding Hood or the wolf?
Before the debate, we learned about important debate techniques and vocabulary. We practised how to present our ideas clearly, give reasons to support our opinions, and listen carefully to others. A key part of our learning was understanding how to disagree respectfully, using phrases such as “I understand your point, however…” or “I would like to challenge that idea because…”.
Once we had prepared our arguments, we held a whole-class debate. Some pupils argued that Little Red Riding Hood was the victim because she was tricked and frightened by the wolf. Others believed the wolf might be the victim, suggesting he may have been misunderstood or simply hungry.
Everyone showed fantastic confidence when sharing their opinions and demonstrated excellent listening skills when responding to different viewpoints. It was wonderful to see the class using their new debate vocabulary and supporting their ideas with thoughtful reasons.
