Debate Worksheet: 3-Point Speech

Debate lesson 15: A 3-point debate speech · Set 21 · 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.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or a short summary? (a) previewing 3 points (b) a short summary
2. 2.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence
3. 3.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🏗️ 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
5. 5.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or greeting the judges? (a) a closing appeal (b) greeting the judges
6. 6.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
7. 7.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) evidence (c) link
8. 8.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 2 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
9. 9.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
12. 12.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
16. 16.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a closing appeal
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 3 with proof (b) a closing appeal
18. 18.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 30 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?
19. 19.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
20. 20.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
21. 21.⏱️ A 3-minute speech has 30 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?
22. 22.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or stating your side? (a) greeting the judges (b) stating your side
23. 23.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 30 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?
24. 24.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
26. 26.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
27. 27.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or a short summary? (a) stating your side (b) a short summary
29. 29.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or point 2 with proof? (a) greeting the judges (b) point 2 with proof
30. 30.⏱️ A 4-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?
31. 31.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 30 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?
32. 32.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) start a story (b) add a new point (c) apologise (d) sum up and appeal
33. 33.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
34. 34.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or stating your side? (a) a short summary (b) stating your side
35. 35.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
36. 36.🏗️ 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
37. 37.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
39. 39.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
40. 40.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) point (d) explain

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