

This Grade 8 worksheet builds strong public-speaking and persuasive writing skills through structured speech and debate tasks. Using real-life themes such as discipline, cleanliness, technology, social media, and examinations, students learn to express opinions clearly, support ideas with reasoning, and organise content in a formal speech format. Each exercise encourages confidence, structure, and impactful communication.
They help students:
1. Present ideas logically with clear introductions, bodies, and conclusions.
2. Use persuasive reasoning and formal language effectively.
3. Express viewpoints confidently in academic discussions and competitions.
4. Build fluency, vocabulary, and structured thought.
Five practice-based speaking and writing tasks drawn directly from the worksheet pages.
✏️ Exercise 1 – Speech on Discipline
Students write a short speech on “The Importance of Discipline in Student Life” (Page 2).
🧠 Exercise 2 – Speech for Swachh Bharat
Students prepare a speech encouraging peers to keep their surroundings clean (Page 3).
📘 Exercise 3 – Speech on Technology
Students write a speech on “The Role of Technology in Modern Education” (Page 4).
📝 Exercise 4 – Debate on Social Media
Students write a debate speech for either the proposition or opposition on the topic
“Social Media Has Done More Harm Than Good” (Page 5).
🖊️ Exercise 5 – Debate on Examinations
Students prepare a “for” or “against” debate on “Examinations Are the True Test of Knowledge” using persuasive reasoning (Page 6).
As these are open-ended writing tasks, answers will vary. Below are sample frameworks students can follow.
Exercise 1 – Discipline Speech (Sample Points)
• Discipline builds focus and good habits
• Helps manage time and responsibilities
• Shapes character and future success
• Important for both studies and personality development
Exercise 2 – Swachh Bharat Speech (Sample Points)
• Clean surroundings keep us healthy
• Waste segregation, no littering
• Everyone’s responsibility to maintain hygiene
• Act now to build a better India
Exercise 3 – Technology Speech (Sample Points)
• Online learning, digital libraries, smart classrooms
• Faster access to information
• Technology as a tool, not a distraction
• Helps personalise and improve education
Exercise 4 – Debate: Social Media (Sample Points)
For: Connects people, educational content, awareness
Against: Addiction, misinformation, mental health issues
Exercise 5 – Debate: Examinations (Sample Points)
For: Measure understanding, build discipline, track progress
Against: Stressful, may not reflect true abilities, encourage rote learning
Help your child speak, argue, and express confidently with this Class 8 speech and debate worksheet — the perfect blend of reasoning and communication.
Use logical reasoning, strong evidence, and persuasive language.
Start with an introduction, present arguments, and conclude with a strong statement.
It improves their critical thinking, communication, and persuasion skills.