Debate Worksheet: 3-Point Speech

Debate lesson 15: A 3-point debate speech · Set 464 · 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 3-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?
2. 2.⏱️ 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?
3. 3.🏗️ 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
4. 4.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 60 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
5. 5.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link (d) point
6. 6.⏱️ A 5-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?
7. 7.🏗️ 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
8. 8.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
9. 9.⏱️ 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?
10. 10.⏱️ 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?
11. 11.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or previewing 3 points? (a) point 3 with proof (b) previewing 3 points
13. 13.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) point (d) explain
14. 14.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
16. 16.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
17. 17.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or a closing appeal? (a) greeting the judges (b) a closing appeal
19. 19.🏗️ 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
20. 20.⏱️ 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?
21. 21.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) link (c) evidence
23. 23.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) link (b) explain (c) point (d) evidence
24. 24.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⏱️ 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?
26. 26.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) judges can follow you (c) to hide them (d) to waste time
27. 27.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
28. 28.⏱️ A 5-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?
29. 29.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or a closing appeal? (a) previewing 3 points (b) a closing appeal
30. 30.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) explain (b) point (c) link (d) evidence
33. 33.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
34. 34.🏗️ 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
35. 35.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) point (b) explain (c) evidence (d) link
36. 36.⏱️ 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?
37. 37.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) point (d) explain
38. 38.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
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.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False

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