Debate Worksheet: 3-Point Speech

Debate lesson 15: A 3-point debate speech · Set 307 · 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.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 15 (c) about 30
3. 3.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or stating your side? (a) previewing 3 points (b) stating your side
4. 4.⏱️ 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?
5. 5.🏗️ 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
6. 6.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🏗️ 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
8. 8.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) point (b) explain (c) evidence (d) link
9. 9.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence
11. 11.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
12. 12.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or previewing 3 points? (a) greeting the judges (b) previewing 3 points
14. 14.⏱️ 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?
15. 15.⏱️ 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?
16. 16.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) point (c) link
18. 18.🏗️ 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
19. 19.🏗️ 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
20. 20.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or point 1 with proof? (a) stating your side (b) point 1 with proof
21. 21.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
22. 22.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) to hide them (c) to waste time (d) judges can follow you
23. 23.⏱️ 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?
24. 24.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⏱️ 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?
26. 26.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain (d) point
27. 27.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
28. 28.🏗️ 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
29. 29.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⏱️ 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?
35. 35.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or a closing appeal? (a) stating your side (b) a closing appeal
36. 36.⏱️ 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?
37. 37.⏱️ 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?
38. 38.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True

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