D. Middle School SPAR Event Prompts
Round 1 - Noon Pacific
Speaker 1
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Video is more important than audio. 2. SPAR is the best speech event. 3. Zoom is better than 8x8. Speaker 2
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Video is more important than audio. 2. SPAR is the best speech event. 3. Zoom is better than 8x8. Speaker 3
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Some debate topics are unfair. 2. In movies, actors are more important than directors. 3. Schools should prioritize academic education over developing social skills. Speaker 4
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Some debate topics are unfair. 2. In movies, actors are more important than directors. 3. Schools should prioritize academic education over developing social skills. Speaker 5
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. A mouse is more important than a keyboard. 2. Students should be able to fully select all of their classes. 3. Spotify is better than Apple Music. Speaker 6
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. A mouse is more important than a keyboard. 2. Students should be able to fully select all of their classes. 3. Spotify is better than Apple Music. Speaker 7
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Watching the news on TV is better than reading about it. 2. The plot of a book matters more than its characters. 3. Math and sciences are more important than writing and arts. Speaker 8
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Watching the news on TV is better than reading about it. 2. The plot of a book matters more than its characters. 3. Math and sciences are more important than writing and arts.
Round 2 - 1:30 p.m. Pacific
Speaker 1
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Calling someone is better than texting them. 2. Google Docs is superior to Word. 3. Currently, computer programming is the most important elective for students to learn. Speaker 2
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Calling someone is better than texting them. 2. Google Docs is superior to Word. 3. Currently, computer programming is the most important elective for students to learn. Speaker 3
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. “Be yourself” is always the best advice. 2. It is better to stay up late than to wake up early. 3. Having phone notifications ‘on’ does more harm than good. Speaker 4
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. “Be yourself” is always the best advice. 2. It is better to stay up late than to wake up early. 3. Having phone notifications ‘on’ does more harm than good. Speaker 5
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Audiobooks have more benefits than physical ones. 2. The West is better than the East. 3. SPAR events should allow the audience to ask questions. Speaker 6
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Audiobooks have more benefits than physical ones. 2. The West is better than the East. 3. SPAR events should allow the audience to ask questions. Speaker 7
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Learning a language is as important as other core classes. 2. Mittens are better than gloves 3. Gift cards are better than cash. Speaker 8
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Learning a language is as important as other core classes. 2. Mittens are better than gloves 3. Gift cards are better than cash.
Round 3 - 10:00 a.m. Pacific
Speaker 1
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. All core school subjects (math, english, history, science) become useless after a certain point. 2. Individual work is better than group work. 3. Speed is more important than accuracy. Speaker 2
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. All core school subjects (math, english, history, science) become useless after a certain point. 2. Individual work is better than group work. 3. Speed is more important than accuracy. Speaker 3
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Bringing your own lunch to school is better than buying it from the cafeteria. 2. Crimes can sometimes be justified. 3. To a reasonable extent, tests should be as long as the students need. Speaker 4
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Bringing your own lunch to school is better than buying it from the cafeteria. 2. Crimes can sometimes be justified. 3. To a reasonable extent, tests should be as long as the students need. Speaker 5
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Land is better than ocean. 2. Essays are the best measure of a student’s writing skills. 3. Awarding trophies at speech competitions does more harm than good. Speaker 6
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Land is better than ocean. 2. Essays are the best measure of a student’s writing skills. 3. Awarding trophies at speech competitions does more harm than good. Speaker 7
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Authors are more important than artists. 2. Perfect is possible. 3. SPARs should have longer speech times. Speaker 8
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Authors are more important than artists. 2. Perfect is possible. 3. SPARs should have longer speech times.
Elim 1 - 2:00 p.m. Pacific
Speaker 1
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Daydreaming is better than dreaming. 2. Cellular data is better than Wi-Fi. 3. Car rides are better than plane rides. Speaker 2
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Daydreaming is better than dreaming. 2. Cellular data is better than Wi-Fi. 3. Car rides are better than plane rides. Speaker 3
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Superman is an example of lazy writing. 2. You should meet your heroes. 3. Having a public Instagram account is better than a private one. Speaker 4
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Superman is an example of lazy writing. 2. You should meet your heroes. 3. Having a public Instagram account is better than a private one. Speaker 5
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Listening to songs on your playlist is better than listening to new music on the radio. 2. Chess is the best board game. 3. TV shows are better than movies. Speaker 6
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Listening to songs on your playlist is better than listening to new music on the radio. 2. Chess is the best board game. 3. TV shows are better than movies. Speaker 7
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Short stories are better than novels. 2. Libraries are more important than museums. 3. Old is better than new Speaker 8
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Short stories are better than novels. 2. Libraries are more important than museums. 3. Old is better than new
Elim 2 - 5:30 p.m. Pacific
Speaker 1
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Social media companies should be able to censor viewpoints. 2. Capitalism is the best known economic system. 3. Countries should only use diplomacy when engaging in international affairs. Speaker 2
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Social media companies should be able to censor viewpoints. 2. Capitalism is the best known economic system. 3. Countries should only use diplomacy when engaging in international affairs. Speaker 3
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Investing in cryptocurrency is a good financial idea 2. Social media is harmful to movements such as Black Lives Matter. 3. Voting should be required. Speaker 4
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Investing in cryptocurrency is a good financial idea 2. Social media is harmful to movements such as Black Lives Matter. 3. Voting should be required. Speaker 5
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. When someone dies, their wealth should be redistributed instead of being used for inheritance. 2. China does more harm than good. 3. Democracies should have a police force. Speaker 6
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. When someone dies, their wealth should be redistributed instead of being used for inheritance. 2. China does more harm than good. 3. Democracies should have a police force. Speaker 7
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Schools should redirect funding from athletic programs. 2. There should be a cap to how much money a citizen can earn. 3. International conflicts should be settled between the countries involved without any external force. Speaker 8
Please copy + paste the following topics into the chat window of your competition room after you have flipped a coin to determine which of the first two speakers will be PRO and who will be CON. Judges are permitted to reassign speaker order. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Schools should redirect funding from athletic programs. 2. There should be a cap to how much money a citizen can earn. 3. International conflicts should be settled between the countries involved without any external force.