Debate Worksheet: 3-Point Speech

Debate lesson 15: A 3-point debate speech · Set 955 · 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: “Our PE teacher’s records show fitness scores rose by a fifth in a year.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “Secondly, sport teaches teamwork.” is the Point (P). (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” (a) point (b) explain (c) link (d) evidence
4. 4.🏗️ 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
5. 5.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” (a) link (b) point (c) explain (d) evidence
6. 6.⏱️ 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?
7. 7.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or previewing 3 points? (a) stating your side (b) previewing 3 points
8. 8.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” (a) explain (b) point (c) evidence (d) link
9. 9.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Explain (E). (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🏗️ 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
11. 11.⏱️ 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?
12. 12.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: point 3 with proof or point 2 with proof? (a) point 3 with proof (b) point 2 with proof
13. 13.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or point 1 with proof? (a) a short summary (b) point 1 with proof
14. 14.🏗️ 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
15. 15.🏗️ What should the end of a debate speech do? (a) sum up and appeal (b) apologise (c) add a new point (d) start a story
16. 16.🏗️ 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
17. 17.🏗️ 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
18. 18.True or false: “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” is the Evidence (E). (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🏗️ Why preview your points at the start? (a) to hide them (b) judges can follow you (c) to waste time (d) to confuse rivals
20. 20.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a closing appeal or a short summary? (a) a closing appeal (b) a short summary
21. 21.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: stating your side or a short summary? (a) stating your side (b) a short summary
22. 22.🏗️ How many main points suit a 3-minute debate speech? (a) about 15 (b) about 3 (c) about 30
23. 23.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes right after the Point? (a) explain (b) evidence (c) link
24. 24.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “This tells us that sport helps children believe in themselves.” (a) link (b) evidence (c) point (d) explain
25. 25.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “In our inter-house matches, 60 shy students joined teams and spoke up more.” (a) evidence (b) explain (c) link (d) point
26. 26.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “The school nurse noted fewer sick days among regular players.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
27. 27.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “This means students who play together learn to cooperate.” is the Explain (E). (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So a break for play helps the mind get ready to learn.” (a) explain (b) link (c) evidence (d) point
30. 30.🏗️ 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
31. 31.True or false: “This shows that regular exercise really makes us fitter.” is the Link (L) back to the motion. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🏗️ 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
33. 33.⏱️ 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?
34. 34.True or false: “A class survey found 25 of 40 students focus better after games.” is the Point (P). (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “Therefore, we strongly support a daily sports period.” is the Evidence (E). (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🏗️ In a 3-point debate speech, which comes first: a short summary or a closing appeal? (a) a short summary (b) a closing appeal
37. 37.🏗️ In PEEL, what comes last? (a) point (b) evidence (c) link
38. 38.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “So, once again, the motion should stand.” (a) evidence (b) point (c) link (d) explain
39. 39.🏗️ Which part of PEEL is this line? “My first point is that a sports period keeps us healthy.” (a) explain (b) evidence (c) point (d) link
40. 40.⏱️ A 4-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?

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