Debate Worksheet: 3-Point Speech

Debate lesson 15: A 3-point debate speech · Set 514 · 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.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) explain (b) link (c) point (d) evidence
2. 2.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
3. 3.⏱️ A 3-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?
4. 4.⏱️ A 2-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?
5. 5.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) evidence (c) link
6. 6.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
7. 7.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 70 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
8. 8.🏗️ 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
9. 9.⏱️ A 4-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?
10. 10.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or stating your side? (a) a short summary (b) stating your side
11. 11.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
12. 12.⏱️ 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?
13. 13.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) point (d) explain
14. 14.⏱️ 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?
15. 15.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) point (b) link (c) evidence (d) explain
16. 16.🏗️ 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
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or greeting the judges? (a) point 2 with proof (b) greeting the judges
18. 18.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or stating your side? (a) point 2 with proof (b) stating your side
21. 21.🏗️ 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
22. 22.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
23. 23.🏗️ 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
24. 24.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
25. 25.🏗️ 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
26. 26.⏱️ A 5-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?
27. 27.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 30 (c) about 3
28. 28.⏱️ 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?
29. 29.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) link (b) evidence (c) explain
30. 30.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
31. 31.🏗️ 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
32. 32.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to confuse rivals (b) judges can follow you (c) to hide them (d) to waste time
33. 33.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
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.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🏗️ 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
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or a short summary? (a) greeting the judges (b) a short summary
38. 38.🏗️ 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
39. 39.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) point (b) explain (c) evidence (d) link

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