Should Weekends Be Longer?

Some countries are already trialling three-day weekends — argue both sides before reaching your own verdict.

State the question

Write the debate question in your own words in one clear sentence. What is really at stake here — for workers, companies, and society?

Three arguments FOR

List three strong reasons why a longer weekend would benefit people. Draw on the article's evidence where you can.

leftFOR a longer weekend

Three arguments AGAINST

List three strong reasons why keeping the current weekend length makes sense. Think about economics, productivity, and culture.

rightAGAINST a longer weekend

Your instinctive lean

Before you think too hard — mark where you stand right now on this spectrum.

Strongly FOR

Strongly AGAINST

The strongest opposing point

Look at the side you do NOT favour. Write the single most powerful argument from that side — the one that genuinely challenges your position.

Your response

Now answer that argument directly. Does it change your lean from step 4, or does your original position still hold? Explain in two sentences.

Your verdict

Write your final position in one sentence. Then choose ONE word that captures what this debate is really about — and explain why that word, not another.

Why that word?

Discuss Tell your partner: which side surprised you more — FOR or AGAINST? Did the debate change your mind?

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