Debate Worksheet: Points For and Against

Debate lesson 4: Points for and against · Set 368 · 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: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) kitchens cost a lot (b) cooking is a life skill (c) we learn healthy food
2. 2.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
3. 3.⚖️ 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
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) teachers check homework (b) kids need time to rest (c) practice needs homework
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
9. 9.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) for the motion (c) against the motion
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
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: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “It helps children help their families at home.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⚖️ 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
15. 15.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) we forget in long breaks (b) kids need a long rest (c) time with grandparents
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
24. 24.⚖️ 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
25. 25.⚖️ 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
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Children can already play sport after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Schools would need kitchens, which cost a lot.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⚖️ 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
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.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
35. 35.⚖️ 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
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⚖️ 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
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⚖️ 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) False (b) True

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