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Readers' Theatre — The Rainforest Debate (Y4–Y6)

A structured debate script set in the Amazon rainforest — 8 roles representing different viewpoints (farmer, scientist, indigenous elder, logging company, government official, etc.). Develops oracy and argument skills.

Template Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Free

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Page count: 4. Print-ready PDF — letter / A4 friendly. Click image to see all pages.

Learning objective

Explore rainforest deforestation through structured debate, developing argument, counter-argument, and active listening skills.

About this resource

  • Subject: Science
  • Type: Template
  • Grade levels: Grade 4 (ages 9-10, ≈ Year 5), Grade 5 (ages 10-11, ≈ Year 6), Grade 6 (ages 11-12, ≈ Year 7)
  • Pages: 4
  • Date added: 2026-05-12
  • Credit: Qualified primary teacher