Debate Worksheet: 3-Point Speech

Debate lesson 15: A 3-point debate speech · Set 38 · 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 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?
2. 2.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence
3. 3.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
4. 4.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🏗️ 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
6. 6.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⏱️ 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?
8. 8.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
9. 9.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
10. 10.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) judges can follow you (b) to confuse rivals (c) to hide them (d) to waste time
12. 12.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or greeting the judges? (a) a short summary (b) greeting the judges
13. 13.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) link (b) explain (c) evidence (d) point
14. 14.🏗️ 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
15. 15.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 2 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 2 with proof
16. 16.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
17. 17.⏱️ 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?
18. 18.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
19. 19.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain (d) point
20. 20.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) evidence (c) link
21. 21.🏗️ 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
22. 22.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or a closing appeal? (a) stating your side (b) a closing appeal
23. 23.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 3 (b) about 30 (c) about 15
24. 24.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
25. 25.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
26. 26.⏱️ 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?
27. 27.⏱️ A 2-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?
28. 28.⏱️ 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?
29. 29.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🏗️ 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
32. 32.⏱️ 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?
33. 33.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or greeting the judges? (a) a closing appeal (b) greeting the judges
34. 34.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⏱️ 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?
36. 36.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🏗️ 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
39. 39.🏗️ 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
40. 40.⏱️ 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?

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