Public speaking & debate prep (young people)
Youth-facing prep for a speech or debate — structure, arguments, rebuttals and nerves.
When to use
When a young person is preparing for a youth parliament, debate, or speaking role.
Prompt template
I'm a young person preparing to {TASK} (e.g. give a speech, take part in a debate, speak at youth parliament) on this topic: {TOPIC}. My view is {POSITION}. Help me: structure a clear 3-point argument; anticipate 3 counter-arguments and how I'd respond; find a strong opening line and a memorable closing line; and handle nerves on the day. Talk to me directly and encouragingly. Don't write it for me word-for-word — help me build it so it's my own voice.Replace each highlighted placeholder with real context. Keep names and safeguarding details out.
When to use this prompt
Reach for this prompt when you need to youth-facing prep for a speech or debate — structure, arguments, rebuttals and nerves. It's designed for Young person, Youth worker. Typically used within Youth voice work.
How to use it
- 1
Gather your inputs
Have your local context, audience and goal to hand. - 2
Fill in the highlighted placeholders
Copy the template above and replace every highlighted placeholder with real, local context. - 3
Run it in your AI tool
Paste into your preferred AI assistant. Ask a follow-up if the output misses your association's tone. - 4
Work through the checklist
Tick every item before you send, publish or act on the output.
Why this prompt works
Builds the young person's own argument and confidence rather than handing them a script.
What good output looks like
A structured argument, rebuttals, an opening and closing line, and nerve tips — in your own words.
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