Debate Worksheet: Points For and Against

Debate lesson 4: Points for and against · Set 22 · 40 questions

Debater's tip (Agree or disagree?): Read the motion carefully, then ask: does this point make the motion more true or less true? For the motion = the proposition’s point. Against the motion = the opposition’s point. Before a debate, list three points for and three against — you will need to answer the other side.

1. 1.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) practice needs homework (b) teachers check homework (c) kids need time to rest
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
31. 31.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Many schools do not have a big enough playground.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) against the motion (c) about another topic
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
38. 38.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion

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