Debate Worksheet: 3-Point Speech

Debate lesson 15: A 3-point debate speech · Set 609 · 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.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 90 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
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) False (b) True
4. 4.⏱️ A 5-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?
5. 5.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⏱️ 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?
7. 7.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
8. 8.🏗️ 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
9. 9.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⏱️ A 4-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?
11. 11.⏱️ 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?
12. 12.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or stating your side? (a) greeting the judges (b) stating your side
13. 13.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or greeting the judges? (a) point 1 with proof (b) greeting the judges
14. 14.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Evidence (E). (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.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 30 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
17. 17.🏗️ 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
18. 18.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 2 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 2 with proof
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.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⏱️ 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?
24. 24.🏗️ 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
25. 25.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “This is one more reason to support the motion.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) apologise (b) start a story (c) add a new point (d) sum up and appeal
29. 29.🏗️ 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
30. 30.🏗️ 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
31. 31.⏱️ 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?
32. 32.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 80 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 45 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
33. 33.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence
34. 34.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) evidence (b) point (c) link
35. 35.🏗️ 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
36. 36.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or previewing 3 points? (a) a closing appeal (b) previewing 3 points
38. 38.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
39. 39.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to waste time (b) to hide them (c) judges can follow you (d) to confuse rivals

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