Debate Worksheet: 3-Point Speech

Debate lesson 15: A 3-point debate speech · Set 777 · 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: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) judges can follow you (c) to confuse rivals (d) to waste time
3. 3.🏗️ 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
4. 4.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🏗️ 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
8. 8.🏗️ 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
9. 9.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) point (b) link (c) evidence (d) explain
10. 10.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
12. 12.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
13. 13.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) explain (d) link
14. 14.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 1 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 1 with proof
15. 15.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 1 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
16. 16.🏗️ 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
17. 17.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” (a) link (b) point (c) evidence (d) explain
18. 18.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) evidence (c) link
19. 19.⏱️ 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?
20. 20.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: previewing 3 points or a closing appeal? (a) previewing 3 points (b) a closing appeal
21. 21.🏗️ 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
22. 22.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link
23. 23.🏗️ 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
24. 24.⏱️ 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?
25. 25.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) point (d) explain
26. 26.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
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 a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or stating your side? (a) a closing appeal (b) stating your side
30. 30.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or a closing appeal? (a) point 1 with proof (b) a closing appeal
31. 31.True or false: “That is why every school needs a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.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
33. 33.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or point 1 with proof? (a) stating your side (b) point 1 with proof
34. 34.⏱️ A 3-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?
35. 35.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) explain (b) link (c) point (d) evidence
36. 36.⏱️ 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?
37. 37.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
38. 38.⏱️ A 3-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?
39. 39.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link (d) point
40. 40.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain

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