The topic we debated was – ‘are pressure groups a good thing?’ The students did an amazing job of supporting and defending their viewpoint, as well as questioning other students ideas. Students also had the chance to be the speaker of the debate. This meant that they had to control the flow of the debate, make sure that all was fair and also chose who was to speak next. The class did an excellent job of defending their side and also showed how much their skills have improved in this area.