Debate Worksheet: 3-Point Speech

Debate lesson 15: A 3-point debate speech · Set 239 · 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? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
2. 2.⏱️ A 2-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?
3. 3.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or stating your side? (a) a closing appeal (b) stating your side
4. 4.⏱️ 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?
5. 5.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
6. 6.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 3 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 3 with proof
7. 7.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
8. 8.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⏱️ A 5-minute speech has 30 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.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or stating your side? (a) previewing 3 points (b) stating your side
12. 12.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
14. 14.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) to hide them (c) to waste time (d) judges can follow you
15. 15.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) link (b) evidence (c) point
16. 16.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or greeting the judges? (a) a short summary (b) greeting the judges
17. 17.🏗️ 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
18. 18.🏗️ 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) link (c) evidence (d) point
19. 19.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
20. 20.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🏗️ 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
23. 23.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
24. 24.⏱️ A 3-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?
25. 25.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence
26. 26.🏗️ 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
27. 27.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 30 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
28. 28.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⏱️ A 2-minute speech has 30 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.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or a closing appeal? (a) stating your side (b) a closing appeal
32. 32.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
33. 33.⏱️ 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?
34. 34.🏗️ 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
35. 35.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⏱️ A 3-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?
37. 37.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) point (b) link (c) evidence (d) explain
38. 38.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 1 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 1 with proof
40. 40.⏱️ A 4-minute speech has 30 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?

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