Debate Worksheet: Points For and Against

Debate lesson 4: Points for and against · Set 674 · 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.” Which side does this point support? “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.⚖️ 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
3. 3.⚖️ 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
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) time with grandparents (b) kids need a long rest (c) we forget in long breaks
5. 5.⚖️ 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
6. 6.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⚖️ 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
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⚖️ 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
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⚖️ 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) against the motion (b) for the motion
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
14. 14.⚖️ 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
15. 15.⚖️ 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) against the motion (b) for the motion
16. 16.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
17. 17.⚖️ 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
18. 18.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Some children get no other chance to play sport.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⚖️ 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
21. 21.⚖️ 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
22. 22.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” supports 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: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⚖️ 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
30. 30.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) it takes subject time (b) exercise keeps us fit (c) teams teach cooperation
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Students who are keen will still choose to practise at home.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
34. 34.⚖️ 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
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Summer is too hot in many parts of India for classes.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
36. 36.⚖️ 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
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True

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