Debate Worksheet: 3-Point Speech

Debate lesson 15: A 3-point debate speech · Set 330 · 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.⏱️ 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?
2. 2.🏗️ 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
3. 3.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
4. 4.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) judges can follow you (b) to hide them (c) to confuse rivals (d) to waste time
5. 5.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) link (b) evidence (c) point
6. 6.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) start a story (b) sum up and appeal (c) add a new point (d) apologise
7. 7.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
8. 8.⏱️ A 2-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?
9. 9.⏱️ 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?
10. 10.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or greeting the judges? (a) stating your side (b) greeting the judges
11. 11.🏗️ 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
12. 12.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) point (d) explain
14. 14.⏱️ A 4-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?
15. 15.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or stating your side? (a) a short summary (b) stating your side
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 3 with proof (b) stating your side
18. 18.🏗️ 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
19. 19.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
21. 21.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 50 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
22. 22.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) point (d) explain
23. 23.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
24. 24.⏱️ 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?
25. 25.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🏗️ 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
27. 27.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⏱️ A 5-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?
29. 29.🏗️ 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
30. 30.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or a closing appeal? (a) previewing 3 points (b) a closing appeal
32. 32.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
33. 33.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) point (b) explain (c) evidence (d) link
34. 34.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
35. 35.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
36. 36.🏗️ 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
37. 37.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
38. 38.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
39. 39.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 2 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 2 with proof
40. 40.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False

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