Debate Worksheet: 3-Point Speech

Debate lesson 15: A 3-point debate speech · Set 933 · 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 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?
2. 2.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⏱️ Each of your 3 points takes 40 seconds, and the opening and the ending take 15 seconds each. How many seconds long is the whole speech?
4. 4.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) point (b) evidence (c) link (d) explain
5. 5.⏱️ A 4-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?
6. 6.True or false: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
9. 9.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) judges can follow you (c) to waste time (d) to confuse rivals
10. 10.⏱️ 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?
11. 11.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) apologise (b) add a new point (c) start a story (d) sum up and appeal
12. 12.⏱️ 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?
13. 13.🏗️ 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
14. 14.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link (d) point
15. 15.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 3 (c) about 30
16. 16.⏱️ 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?
17. 17.⏱️ 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?
18. 18.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⏱️ 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?
20. 20.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 2 with proof or a short summary? (a) point 2 with proof (b) a short summary
21. 21.True or false: “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
23. 23.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link
25. 25.True or false: “My next point is that sport builds confidence.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🏗️ 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
27. 27.True or false: “So, once again, the motion should stand.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⏱️ 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?
31. 31.🏗️ 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
32. 32.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) point (d) explain
33. 33.🏗️ 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
34. 34.True or false: “My third point is that play helps us study better.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
36. 36.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) point (b) link (c) explain (d) evidence
37. 37.⏱️ 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?
38. 38.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My third point is that play helps us study better.” (a) evidence (b) link (c) explain (d) point
39. 39.⏱️ 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?
40. 40.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: greeting the judges or a short summary? (a) greeting the judges (b) a short summary

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