Debate Worksheet: 3-Point Speech

Debate lesson 15: A 3-point debate speech · Set 335 · 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 2 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a short summary
2. 2.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 3 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 3 with proof
3. 3.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) link (b) explain (c) point (d) evidence
4. 4.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain
6. 6.🏗️ 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
7. 7.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) point (b) link (c) evidence (d) explain
8. 8.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) explain (d) link
9. 9.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 60 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
10. 10.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
11. 11.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence
15. 15.⏱️ 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?
16. 16.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or a closing appeal? (a) greeting the judges (b) a closing appeal
17. 17.⏱️ 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?
18. 18.⏱️ 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?
19. 19.⏱️ 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?
20. 20.⏱️ 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?
21. 21.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
22. 22.🏗️ 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
23. 23.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or stating your side? (a) a closing appeal (b) stating your side
24. 24.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
25. 25.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⏱️ 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?
27. 27.🏗️ 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
28. 28.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⏱️ 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?
30. 30.⏱️ 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?
31. 31.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to waste time (b) to hide them (c) judges can follow you (d) to confuse rivals
32. 32.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or point 1 with proof? (a) previewing 3 points (b) point 1 with proof
33. 33.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) start a story (b) add a new point (c) sum up and appeal (d) apologise
34. 34.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
36. 36.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 1 with proof
39. 39.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or a closing appeal? (a) stating your side (b) a closing appeal
40. 40.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True

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