Debate Worksheet: Points For and Against

Debate lesson 4: Points for and against · Set 889 · 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 school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
4. 4.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) about another topic (c) for the motion
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) we learn healthy food (b) cooking is a life skill (c) kitchens cost a lot
6. 6.⚖️ 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
7. 7.⚖️ 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
8. 8.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
10. 10.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
11. 11.⚖️ 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
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⚖️ 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
14. 14.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Extra school days could be used for clubs and projects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Children can already play sport after school.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.⚖️ 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
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Students would learn about healthy food.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
20. 20.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
21. 21.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
22. 22.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
23. 23.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
25. 25.⚖️ 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
26. 26.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Daily exercise keeps children fit and healthy.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Homework builds the habit of working on your own.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Shorter holidays would spread lessons out and reduce the rush.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
30. 30.⚖️ 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
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
32. 32.⚖️ 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
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⚖️ 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
35. 35.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need time to rest (b) practice needs homework (c) teachers check homework
36. 36.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
37. 37.⚖️ 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
38. 38.⚖️ 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
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Cooking teaches measuring, timing and safety.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False

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