Quick debate prompts

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Let's get the debate started!
• For each prompt, divide the class into two teams:
a For team and an Against team.
• Each team brainstorms as many supporting points as
possible for their assigned position and prepares to
present their arguments. The teams then present their
arguments to each other.
• The team that successfully convinces the other side wins
the debate!

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Quick Debate Prompts
Sports and
Entertainment
Education
Food and
Beverages
Technology
Family and
Traditions

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Education
All public education should be free.
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5. Let's get the debate started!

Education
From time to time, students would benefit from cheating.
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6. Quick Debate Prompts

Education
Teachers should receive the same
salary as lawyers and doctors.
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7. Education

Lots of homework is not beneficial for students.
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8. Education

Sports and Entertainment
TV shows are more engaging than films.
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9. Education

Sports and Entertainment
Libraries are no longer useful.
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10. Education

Sports and Entertainment
Golf is not a real sport.
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11. Sports and Entertainment

Team sports are better for children.
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12. Sports and Entertainment

Food and Beverages
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
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13. Sports and Entertainment

Food and Beverages
In the morning, it’s better to drink tea rather than coffee.
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14. Sports and Entertainment

Food and Beverages
We should all be taught how to keep a vegetable garden.
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15. Food and Beverages

Restaurants should serve smaller portions of food.
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16. Food and Beverages

Technology
Teleporting would be the most convenient means of
transportation.
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17. Food and Beverages

Technology
Driverless cars should be allowed in all countries.
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18. Food and Beverages

Technology
Social media platforms need to be made responsible for
any fake news posted.
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19. Technology

There should be an on-demand service for aeroplanes.
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20. Technology

Family and Traditions
It’s best to live as close as possible to your family and
relatives.
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21. Technology

Family and Traditions
Tourists should be allowed to document traditional
ceremonies.
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22. Technology

Family and Traditions
Dinner should always be a family meal.
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23. Family and Traditions

Siblings have a worse relationship when they
share a room.
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The End!