Points of information — Debate and group discussion

Debater's tip

Short, polite, at the right time — “offer in the open minutes, keep it to about 15 seconds, accept the answer”

1. Offer: stand, say “On that point”, wait to be accepted, ask one short question (about 15 seconds).
2. Not in the protected first and last minute; do not shout, repeat nonstop or argue when declined.
3. As a speaker: accept one or two POIs, answer briefly, then carry on.

Use it for: Formal school debates and any debate format where POIs are allowed.

Worked example: ✋ Is the speaker accepting or declining a POI? “Not at this time, thank you.” → declining a POI

✏️ Practice

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

🏁 Lesson 12 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: Points of Information

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