B. Middle School SPAR Event Prompts

Round 1 - 10:00am

  1. Speaker 1


    Politicians are paid too much money
    The health risks associated with caffeine consumption outweigh its benefits.
    The voting age should be lowered to engage younger individuals in the democratic process.

  2. Speaker 2


    Politicians are paid too much money
    The health risks associated with caffeine consumption outweigh its benefits.
    The voting age should be lowered to engage younger individuals in the democratic process.

  3. Speaker 3


    Despite its challenges, society is progressing in terms of inclusivity and acceptance.
    Effort is more important than smarts
    Archery is more difficult to master than ice skating

  4. Speaker 4


    Despite its challenges, society is progressing in terms of inclusivity and acceptance.
    Effort is more important than smarts
    Archery is more difficult to master than ice skating

  5. Speaker 5


    School field trips are a waste of time
    Teenagers should be encouraged to get after-school jobs
    Colored pencils are better than crayons

  6. Speaker 6


    School field trips are a waste of time
    Teenagers should be encouraged to get after-school jobs
    Colored pencils are better than crayons

  7. Speaker 7


    Stricter gun control laws are essential to reduce firearm-related violence.

    Every workplace should have a 'bring your child to work' day.

    Banning books should not be allowed

  8. Speaker 8


    Stricter gun control laws are essential to reduce firearm-related violence.

    Every workplace should have a 'bring your child to work' day.

    Banning books should not be allowed

Round 2 - 11:45am

  1. Speaker 1


    Parents should be required to take their sick children to the hospital
    Violence is a necessary means to settle some disputes
    US citizens should be required to recycle

  2. Speaker 2


    Parents should be required to take their sick children to the hospital
    Violence is a necessary means to settle some disputes
    US citizens should be required to recycle

  3. Speaker 3


    Teens are not responsible for their actions resulting from peer pressure
    All middle school students should learn a foreign language
    Living a short happy life is better than living a long dull one

  4. Speaker 4


    Teens are not responsible for their actions resulting from peer pressure
    All middle school students should learn a foreign language
    Living a short happy life is better than living a long dull one

  5. Speaker 5


    Schools should have surveillance cameras in classrooms and hallways
    Tablets (Ipads) Should Replace Textbooks In Schools
    A universal minimum wage is essential for ensuring a just society.

  6. Speaker 6


    Schools should have surveillance cameras in classrooms and hallways
    Tablets (Ipads) Should Replace Textbooks In Schools
    A universal minimum wage is essential for ensuring a just society.

  7. Speaker 7


    Men are stronger than women

    Kids sports teams should be based on age, not gender

    Curfews are good

  8. Speaker 8


    Men are stronger than women

    Kids sports teams should be based on age, not gender

    Curfews are good

Round 3 - 1:15pm

  1. Speaker 1


    Stories with violent content should be banned from elementary schools
    People can save nature by using technology
    Humans are too dependent on technology

  2. Speaker 2


    Stories with violent content should be banned from elementary schools
    People can save nature by using technology
    Humans are too dependent on technology

  3. Speaker 3


    Children should have the same rights as adults
    Homework should not be required
    Genetically modified foods are the most viable solution to world hunger

  4. Speaker 4


    Children should have the same rights as adults
    Homework should not be required
    Genetically modified foods are the most viable solution to world hunger

  5. Speaker 5


    Community colleges should be made tuition-free to ensure equitable access to education.
    A hotdog is a sandwich.
    Citizens who don't vote should be fined

  6. Speaker 6


    Community colleges should be made tuition-free to ensure equitable access to education.
    A hotdog is a sandwich.
    Citizens who don't vote should be fined

  7. Speaker 7


    Parents should be required to take a parenting class before having children

    Taxing greenhouse gas emissions is the most effective way to combat climate change.

    Electronic databases should replace all physical libraries

  8. Speaker 8


    Parents should be required to take a parenting class before having children

    Taxing greenhouse gas emissions is the most effective way to combat climate change.

    Electronic databases should replace all physical libraries

Elim 1 - 3:00pm

  1. Speaker 1


    The wealthy should pay higher taxes than the poor
    All students should be required to take a performing arts class
    Credit and debit cards should completely replace paper and metal money

  2. Speaker 2


    The wealthy should pay higher taxes than the poor
    All students should be required to take a performing arts class
    Credit and debit cards should completely replace paper and metal money

  3. Speaker 3


    Standardized testing should be abolished in all schools
    Donuts are an inappropriate breakfast
    Gossip is always bad

  4. Speaker 4


    Standardized testing should be abolished in all schools
    Donuts are an inappropriate breakfast
    Gossip is always bad

  5. Speaker 5


    Children shouldn't date before high school
    Parents should not use physical discipline
    Comic strips should be considered a work of literature, not art

  6. Speaker 6


    Children shouldn't date before high school
    Parents should not use physical discipline
    Comic strips should be considered a work of literature, not art