Get your English language learners speaking, reasoning, and using critical thinking skills with this low-prep “Best Without” Three-Way Debate printable worksheet. Designed for upper-beginner to intermediate ESL/EFL classrooms, this fast-paced speaking activity structures a friendly argument around three relatable everyday topics: Phones, Cars, and TV.
Key Features:
- Target Sentence Frames: Includes scaffolded sentence starters (“The world is best without ___ because…” and “The world isn’t best without ___ because…”) to build student confidence and encourage correct grammar usage.
- Built-In Brainstorming Points: Features ready-to-use “YES” and “NO” reasoning prompts for every topic to assist low-level speakers, lower anxiety, and keep the debate moving.
- 3-Person Group Dynamic: Built specifically for groups of three to maximize student talking time, promote active listening, and eliminate passive participation.
Activity Instructions:
- Round 1 (Position Statement): Set a timer for 1–3 minutes. Each student in the group chooses a different item (Phones, Cars, or TV) and presents their reasons supporting why the world is best without it.
- Round 2 (Rebuttal): Each student takes a turn explaining why their group mates’ arguments are incorrect.
- Round 3 (Optional Closing): Each student delivers a brief final statement summarizing why their choice is the ultimate pick.
This free downloadable activity requires zero prep—just print and pass it out for an energetic warm-up, conversation lesson filler, or critical speaking practice.
