Debate Worksheet: Points For and Against

Debate lesson 4: Points for and against · Set 935 · 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.” Which side does this point support? “A daily sports period would take time from other subjects.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
2. 2.⚖️ 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
3. 3.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) practice needs homework (b) teachers check homework (c) kids need time to rest
4. 4.⚖️ 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
5. 5.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “The timetable is already full with core subjects.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⚖️ 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
7. 7.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “It helps children help their families at home.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
8. 8.⚖️ 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) against the motion (b) for the motion
9. 9.⚖️ The proposition argues… (a) about another topic (b) against the motion (c) for the motion
10. 10.⚖️ Motion: “Every school should have a daily sports period.” True or false: the point “Playing in teams teaches cooperation.” supports the motion. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” Which side does this point support? “Without set homework, many students would forget the day’s lesson.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
12. 12.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Regular homework helps students practise what they learned.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⚖️ 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
14. 14.⚖️ 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
15. 15.⚖️ 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
16. 16.⚖️ 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
17. 17.⚖️ 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
18. 18.⚖️ 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) False (b) True
19. 19.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which side does this point support? “Holidays give time for hobbies, reading and camps.” (a) against the motion (b) for the motion
20. 20.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” Which side does this point support? “Cooking is a life skill everyone needs.” (a) for the motion (b) against the motion
21. 21.⚖️ 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) for the motion (b) against the motion
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: “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) False (b) True
24. 24.⚖️ 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
25. 25.⚖️ 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
26. 26.⚖️ 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
27. 27.⚖️ 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
28. 28.⚖️ 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
29. 29.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
30. 30.⚖️ 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
31. 31.⚖️ Motion: “Every student should learn to cook at school.” True or false: the point “Hot stoves and knives can be risky for young students.” opposes the motion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⚖️ The opposition argues… (a) for the motion (b) about another topic (c) against the motion
33. 33.⚖️ Motion: “Homework should be optional.” True or false: the point “Children need free time to play and rest after school.” supports the motion. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⚖️ 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
35. 35.⚖️ 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) True (b) False
36. 36.⚖️ 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
37. 37.⚖️ 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
38. 38.⚖️ 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
39. 39.⚖️ 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
40. 40.⚖️ Motion: “Summer holidays should be shorter.” Which point is FOR the motion? (a) kids need a long rest (b) we forget in long breaks (c) time with grandparents

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