I can definitely recommend the debate discussion once it is set-up with the students in mind, i.e., relate the topic to their previous experiences, readings, or societal/global issue. Here's an example of how the latter was done with much success:

Conference Paper Debating: A Dynamic Teaching Strategy for Motivating Student...

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Debra

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The discussions that take place through these methods reflect the true picture of the behaviors and skills of demand, especially social skills, so the teacher can modify the wrong behaviors of students.

Dear Dr. Ahmed Awad Amin Mahmoud Raba ,

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Thanks for enriching the answers for the question