Get your students talking with this low-prep, high-engagement Three-Way Debate speaking activity. “Best to Fight” challenges students to choose between fighting a zombie, a vampire, or a ghost, providing structured sentence frames and prompt cards to keep conversations lively and fluent.
Activity Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Target Level | Pre-Intermediate to Intermediate (A2–B1+) |
| Class Size | Groups of 2-3 |
| Time Needed | 5–15 minutes (1–3 minute timed rounds) |
| Language Focus | Expressing opinions, stating reasons (...because), defending choices, counter-arguments (...isn't the best because...) |
What’s Included in the Download
- Guided Sentence Frames: Scaffolded speech bubbles to help students structure their arguments confidently.
- Brainstorming Prompts: Ready-to-use pros and cons for all three options (Zombie, Vampire, Ghost) to lower the cognitive load and spark ideas quickly.
- 3-Round Debate Rules: Easy step-by-step instructions printed right on the sheet:
- Round 1: State your choice and give supporting reasons.
- Round 2: Explain why the other group members’ choices are incorrect.
- Round 3 (Optional): Summarize your final stance to win the debate.
This downloadable PDF is ideal for warm-ups, fluency practice, or fun Friday speaking lessons in young learner, teen, or adult ESL classrooms.
