Debate Worksheet: Points For and Against

Debate lesson 4: Points for and against · Set 934 · 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: “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
2. 2.⚖️ 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
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) against the motion (b) for the motion
4. 4.⚖️ 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
5. 5.⚖️ 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
6. 6.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
7. 7.⚖️ 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
8. 8.⚖️ 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
9. 9.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⚖️ 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
11. 11.⚖️ 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
12. 12.⚖️ 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
13. 13.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “A break from desks helps students focus better afterwards.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⚖️ 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
15. 15.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Some students get bored after weeks with nothing to do.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
16. 16.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
17. 17.⚖️ 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
18. 18.⚖️ 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
19. 19.⚖️ 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
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Teachers use homework to see who needs extra help.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⚖️ 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
22. 22.⚖️ 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
23. 23.⚖️ 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
24. 24.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Students would learn about healthy food.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⚖️ 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
26. 26.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
27. 27.⚖️ 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
28. 28.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
29. 29.⚖️ 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
30. 30.⚖️ 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
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Families could use evenings for hobbies and time together.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Long holidays give time to visit grandparents and relatives.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⚖️ 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
35. 35.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) against the motion (b) for the motion (c) about another topic
36. 36.⚖️ 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) for the motion (b) against the motion
37. 37.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
38. 38.⚖️ 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
39. 39.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” True or false: the point “Children need a long rest to come back fresh.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⚖️ 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

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