A 3-point debate speech — Debate and group discussion

Debater's tip

Three points, each with PEEL — “Point, Evidence, Explain, Link — three times, between a clear start and a strong end”

1. Order: greet → state your side → preview 3 points → point 1 → point 2 → point 3 → short summary → closing appeal.
2. PEEL: Point (the idea), Evidence (the proof), Explain (what the proof shows), Link (back to the motion).
3. Seconds per point = (minutes × 60 − opening − ending) ÷ 3.

Use it for: Writing any debate speech, elocution with a stand, or a persuasive talk.

Worked example: ⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 30 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get? → 40

✏️ Practice

Work it out in your head or on paper, type the answer and press Check. Stuck? Press “Show me how”.

🏁 Lesson 15 test

20 questions. Check each answer, then go to the next one. Get 16 or more right to pass.

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🖨️ Debate Worksheet: 3-Point Speech

• Worksheet set 1 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 2 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 3 (PDF)