Debate Worksheet: 3-Point Speech

Debate lesson 15: A 3-point debate speech · Set 137 · 40 questions

Debater's tip (Three points, each with PEEL): Order: greet → state your side → preview 3 points → point 1 → point 2 → point 3 → short summary → closing appeal. PEEL: Point (the idea), Evidence (the proof), Explain (what the proof shows), Link (back to the motion). Seconds per point = (minutes × 60 − opening − ending) ÷ 3.

1. 1.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence
2. 2.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) point (d) explain
3. 3.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 1 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
4. 4.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
6. 6.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
7. 7.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or stating your side? (a) a closing appeal (b) stating your side
8. 8.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
9. 9.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
10. 10.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
11. 11.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) start a story (b) add a new point (c) sum up and appeal (d) apologise
12. 12.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or greeting the judges? (a) point 1 with proof (b) greeting the judges
13. 13.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or point 3 with proof? (a) greeting the judges (b) point 3 with proof
14. 14.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a short summary
15. 15.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
16. 16.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 1 with proof
18. 18.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) explain (d) link
20. 20.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) point (d) explain
22. 22.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
25. 25.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
26. 26.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or a short summary? (a) previewing 3 points (b) a short summary
27. 27.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) explain (b) link (c) point (d) evidence
28. 28.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain (d) point
31. 31.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 15 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
33. 33.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 15 seconds for the opening and 30 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
34. 34.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 45 seconds for the opening and 45 seconds for the ending. The rest is shared equally by 3 points. How many seconds does each point get?
36. 36.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or point 3 with proof? (a) stating your side (b) point 3 with proof
38. 38.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
39. 39.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 3 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 3 with proof
40. 40.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 50 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?

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