Debate Worksheet: Points For and Against

Debate lesson 4: Points for and against · Set 902 · 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 “A long school day leaves no room for another period.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) about another topic (c) against the motion
3. 3.⚖️ 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
4. 4.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which side does this point support? “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
5. 5.⚖️ 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
6. 6.⚖️ 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
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Optional homework would lower stress before exams.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
8. 8.⚖️ 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
9. 9.⚖️ 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
10. 10.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
11. 11.⚖️ 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
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
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) for the motion (b) against the motion
14. 14.⚖️ 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
15. 15.⚖️ 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
16. 16.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
17. 17.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long breaks make students forget what they learned.” supports 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.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⚖️ 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
20. 20.⚖️ 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
21. 21.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
22. 22.⚖️ 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
23. 23.⚖️ 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
24. 24.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
25. 25.⚖️ 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
26. 26.⚖️ 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
27. 27.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” Which point is AGAINST the motion? (a) teams teach cooperation (b) it takes subject time (c) exercise keeps us fit
28. 28.⚖️ 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
29. 29.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” opposes the motion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⚖️ 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
31. 31.⚖️ 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
32. 32.⚖️ 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
33. 33.⚖️ 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
34. 34.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is better learned at home with family.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
35. 35.⚖️ 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
36. 36.⚖️ 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
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: “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
39. 39.⚖️ 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
40. 40.⚖️ 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

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