Debate Worksheet: 3-Point Speech

Debate lesson 15: A 3-point debate speech · Set 217 · 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: point 3 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
2. 2.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) judges can follow you (b) to hide them (c) to waste time (d) to confuse rivals
3. 3.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) point (c) link
4. 4.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
6. 6.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
7. 7.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) sum up and appeal (b) start a story (c) add a new point (d) apologise
8. 8.⏱️ 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?
9. 9.🏗️ 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
10. 10.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a short summary
11. 11.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) point (d) explain
12. 12.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 3 (c) about 30
13. 13.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence
14. 14.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
16. 16.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
17. 17.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 15 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?
18. 18.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
20. 20.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or previewing 3 points? (a) a short summary (b) previewing 3 points
22. 22.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
24. 24.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
26. 26.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
29. 29.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⏱️ A 4-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?
31. 31.🏗️ 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) point (c) evidence (d) link
32. 32.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link
33. 33.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
35. 35.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 1 with proof (b) stating your side
36. 36.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or previewing 3 points? (a) a closing appeal (b) previewing 3 points
37. 37.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) explain (d) link
38. 38.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 15 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?
39. 39.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or a closing appeal? (a) greeting the judges (b) a closing appeal
40. 40.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain

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