Debate Worksheet: 3-Point Speech

Debate lesson 15: A 3-point debate speech · Set 816 · 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.⏱️ 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?
2. 2.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence
3. 3.⏱️ 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?
4. 4.⏱️ 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?
5. 5.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 3 (c) about 30
6. 6.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or point 1 with proof? (a) a closing appeal (b) point 1 with proof
7. 7.🏗️ 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
8. 8.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This is one more reason to support the motion.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
9. 9.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
10. 10.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
11. 11.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or point 3 with proof? (a) point 2 with proof (b) point 3 with proof
12. 12.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) add a new point (b) start a story (c) sum up and appeal (d) apologise
13. 13.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or point 2 with proof? (a) stating your side (b) point 2 with proof
14. 14.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or greeting the judges? (a) point 3 with proof (b) greeting the judges
15. 15.True or false: “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 1 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 1 with proof (b) a short summary
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.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
22. 22.🏗️ 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
23. 23.⏱️ A 4-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?
24. 24.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) point (d) explain
25. 25.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
26. 26.🏗️ 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
27. 27.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🏗️ 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
29. 29.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🏗️ 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) explain (d) evidence
31. 31.⏱️ 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?
32. 32.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link
34. 34.⏱️ A 5-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.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) point (b) explain (c) evidence (d) link
36. 36.🏗️ 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
37. 37.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or previewing 3 points? (a) a closing appeal (b) previewing 3 points
39. 39.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) evidence (c) link
40. 40.⏱️ A 2-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?

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