Summer is almost here! As the school year draws to a close, it can be a bit challenging to keep students engaged in the classroom. This makes it the perfect time to have some thought-provoking yet fun discussions to take your class over the finish line.
Here is a list of four interesting debate topics to spark class discussions with your students before they embark on their summer adventures — best of all, you can try having these discussions on Kialo for a visually engaging activity!
1. Is a beach vacation better than a vacation in the mountains?
For many students, summer means going to the beach for some fun in the sun. Others may prefer a mountain getaway with fresh air and trees. In this lighthearted discussion, students can simply use their preferences and experiences to practice discussion skills. Encourage them to consider factors such as climate, recreational activities, and scenery at each place!
2. Which fantasy/science fiction book series is the best?
Reading is a popular pastime to encourage over the summer holidays. With this discussion, you can plant the seed of some exciting summer reading while engaging those students who already love fantasy or science fiction book series! By giving students space to share their favorite stories, characters, and worlds, you can keep them discussing right up until the bell rings.
3. Which country would be the most interesting to visit?
With this discussion, you can harness students’ curiosity about different cultures and destinations around the world. Encourage them to research and present arguments for their favorite countries, considering history, cultural activities, natural beauty, and anything else students might love. This might even inspire students to add new destinations to their travel bucket lists!
4. Which foreign language is most useful to learn?
This discussion is great as a standalone or paired with the one above. If students are traveling to a foreign country for their summer holidays — or if they might want to someday — get them thinking about which foreign language is the most useful to learn!
Not only that, students can also consider the practical applications of learning a particular language, such as career opportunities, cultural experiences, and travel benefits.
Explore how a using a class discussion on Kialo can turn those often-overlooked weeks before summer break into a lively, thought-provoking experience that keeps your students engaged and thinking critically.
These are just a few of the countless ways you can spark curiosity in your classroom. Explore even more ideas at our Topic Library, which boasts more than 600 ready-to-use discussion activities sure to engage your students!
