Teacher
Instructions
Each slide contains one debate topic. You can set a
timer and challenge students to speak uninterrupted for
a minute, or simply complete this as a free-flowing
speaking activity.
Each slide has a “Choose a random side” button – this
will allow you to randomly assign students to debate
for/against the topic. It is not necessary to use this
button, students can simply choose their own opinion.
However, if you would like to create more structured
discussions, then this button can be helpful in assigning
opposing sides.
Choose a random
Topic 1
side!
Video games should
be allowed in
school.
Speak for 1Read
Start Timer
minute!Time’
y?
You s up! You
agree
Side A disagree
Side B
! !
Choose a random
Topic 2
side!
Students should have a
say in school rules.
Speak for 1Read
Start Timer
minute!Time’
y?
You s up! You
agree
Side A disagree
Side B
! !
Choose a random
Topic 3
side!
Homework should be
optional.
Speak for 1Read
Start Timer
minute!Time’
y?
You s up!
You
disagre
Side A Side B
agree!
e!
Choose a random
Topic 4
side!
Students should wear uniforms.
Speak for 1Read
Start Timer
minute!Time’
y?
You s up! You
agree
Side A disagree
Side B
! !
Choose a random
Topic 5
side!
Pets should be
allowed in the
classroom.
Speak for 1Read
Start Timer
minute!Time’
y?
You s up!
You
disagr
Side A Side B
agree!
ee!
Choose a random
Topic 6
side!
It’s better to read
books than to watch
movies.
Speak for 1Read
Start Timer
minute!Time’
y?
You s up!
You
disagre
Side A Side B
agree!
e!
Choose a random
Topic 7
side!
Schools should start
later in the morning.
Speak for 1Read
Start Timer
minute!Time’
y?
You s up!
You
disagre
Side A Side B
agree!
e!
Choose a random
Topic 8
side!
Everyone should
learn how to cook.
Speak for 1Read
Start Timer
minute!Time’
y?
You s up! You
agree
Side A disagree
Side B
! !
Choose a random
Topic 9
side!
Kids should get paid to do
chores at home.
Speak for 1Read
Start Timer
minute!Time’
y?
You s up! You
agree
Side A disagree
Side B
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Choose a random
Topic 10
side!
It’s better to be good
at sports than to be
good at school.
Speak for 1Read
Start Timer
minute!Time’
y?
You s up!
You
disagr
Side A Side B
agree!
ee!
Choose a random
Topic 11
side!
Kids should spend
less time playing
with a tablet, phone
or watching TV.
Speak for 1Read
Start Timer
minute!Time’
y?
You s up! You
agree
Side A disagree
Side B
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Choose a random
Topic 12
side!
It’s better to live in
the city than in the
countryside.
Speak for 1Read
Start Timer
minute!Time’
y?
You s up!
You
disagr
Side A Side B
agree!
ee!
Choose a random
Topic 13
side!
Every kid should
have a smartphone.
Speak for 1Read
Start Timer
minute!Time’
y?
You s up!
You
disagre
Side A Side B
agree!
e!
Choose a random
Topic 14
side!
Students should have a
say in what they learn.
Speak for 1Read
Start Timer
minute!Time’
y?
You s up!
You
disagre
Side A Side B
agree!
e!
Choose a random
Topic 15
side!
There shouldn’t be
tests in school.
Speak for 1Read
Start Timer
minute!Time’
y?
You s up! You
agree
Side A disagree
Side B
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Choose a random
Topic 16
side!
Weekends should be
three days long.
Speak for 1Read
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minute!Time’
y?
You s up! You
agree
Side A disagree
Side B
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Choose a random
Topic 17
side!
Homework should
only be given in
maths and science.
Speak for 1Read
Start Timer
minute!Time’
y?
You s up!
You
disagre
Side A Side B
agree!
e!
Choose a random
Topic 18
side!
School days
should be shorter.
Speak for 1Read
Start Timer
minute!Time’
y?
You s up! You
agree
Side A disagree
Side B
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Choose a random
Topic 19
side!
Everyone should
learn another
language.
Speak for 1Read
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minute!Time’
y?
You s up! You
agree
Side A disagree
Side B
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Choose a random
Topic 20
side!
Kids shouldn’t do
homework at
weekends.
Speak for 1Read
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minute!Time’
y?
You s up!
You
disagre
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agree!
e!
Choose a random
Topic 21
side!
It’s better to be
famous than to be
unknown.
Speak for 1Read
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minute!Time’
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You s up!
You
disagre
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agree!
e!
Choose a random
Topic 22
side!
All subjects should
be taught through
games.
Speak for 1Read
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minute!Time’
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You s up!
You
disagre
Side A Side B
agree!
e!
Choose a random
Topic 23
side!
Animals shouldn’t
be kept in zoos.
Speak for 1Read
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minute!Time’
y?
You s up!
You
disagre
Side A Side B
agree!
e!
Choose a random
Topic 24
side!
You should be
allowed to design
your own school
uniform.
Speak for 1Read
Start Timer
minute!Time’
y?
You s up! You
agree
Side A disagree
Side B
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Choose a random
Topic 25
side!
Homework should
only be reading
books.
Speak for 1Read
Start Timer
minute!Time’
y?
You s up! You
agree
Side A disagree
Side B
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Choose a random
Topic 26
side!
All jobs should be
done by robots.
Speak for 1Read
Start Timer
minute!Time’
y?
You s up!
You
disagre
Side A Side B
agree!
e!
Choose a random
Topic 27
side!
Online classes are
better than in-person
classes.
Speak for 1Read
Start Timer
minute!Time’
y?
You s up! You
agree
Side A disagree
Side B
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