D. Elementary Spar Event Prompts
Round 1 - 1:30pm
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.
- Milk chocolate is better than dark chocolate
- Sprite is better than 7-up
- Toys should be allowed at school
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.
- Milk chocolate is better than dark chocolate
- Sprite is better than 7-up
- Toys should be allowed at school
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.
- Pink starbursts are the best starbust flavor
- Green apples are better than all other apples
- Werewolves are more dangerous than vampires
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.
- Pink starbursts are the best starbust flavor
- Green apples are better than all other apples
- Werewolves are more dangerous than vampires
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.
- Cupcakes are better than cake
- Peanut butter is better than Nutella
- Jack from Jack and the Beanstalk is a hero
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.
- Cupcakes are better than cake
- Peanut butter is better than Nutella
- Jack from Jack and the Beanstalk is a hero
Round 2 - 2:45pm
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.
- Google is better than YouTube
- Homework should not be given until 6th grade
- Up is the best Pixar movie
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.
- Galaxy buds are better than AirPods
- Money can buy happiness
- The last seat in a rollercoaster is better than the first seats
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.
- Twitter is the best social media application
- In N Out is better than McDonalds
- Sports do more good than harm
Round 3 - 4:00pm
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.
- Carpeted floors are better than hardwood floors
- Brushing teeth at school after meals should be normalized
- Shopping carts should always be returned to the shopping cart corral
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.
- Carpeted floors are better than hardwood floors
- Brushing teeth at school after meals should be normalized
- Shopping carts should always be returned to the shopping cart corral
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.
- Cooking is fun
- Museums and zoos should be paid by donation only
- Proper grammar and spelling should be used in text messages
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.
- Cooking is fun
- Museums and zoos should be paid by donation only
- Proper grammar and spelling should be used in text messages
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.
- It’s important to spend money exploring space
- It's good to have strict teachers
- Instagram famous is better than TikTok famous
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.
- It’s important to spend money exploring space
- It's good to have strict teachers
- Instagram famous is better than TikTok famous
Finals - 5:40pm
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.
- School should start mid-morning
- Math has helped humans advance more than literature
- Toilet paper rolls should be positioned with the paper hanging over
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.
- School should start mid-morning
- Math has helped humans advance more than literature
- Toilet paper rolls should be positioned with the paper hanging over
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.
- Online school is better than in-person school
- Zoos are unethical
- It's ok to interrupt someone
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.
- Online school is better than in-person school
- Zoos are unethical
- It's ok to interrupt someone
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.
- Charter schools are better than public schools
- All smartphone pictures sent/received by kids should be automatically sent to parents
- Its better to be a sidekick than a hero
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.
- Charter schools are better than public schools
- All smartphone pictures sent/received by kids should be automatically sent to parents
- Its better to be a sidekick than a hero