Speaker 1

lease 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.

•  Books are better than movies 
•  Happiness is more important than success
•  Every home should have a pet

Speaker 2

lease 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.

•  Books are better than movies 
•  Happiness is more important than success
•  Every home should have a pet

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.

• Every home should have a robot
• Graham crackers are crackers
• Roller coasters are the best amusement park ride

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.

• Every home should have a robot
• Graham crackers are crackers
• Roller coasters are the best amusement park ride

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.

• The egg came before the chicken
• Apples are better than bananas
• Fiction teaches us more than non-fiction

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.

• The egg came before the chicken
• Apples are better than bananas
• Fiction teaches us more than non-fiction

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.

• News articles should include links to their sources
• Museums should be free to the public
• School uniforms should be required

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.

• News articles should include links to their sources
• Museums should be free to the public
• School uniforms should be required

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.

• WiFi and cell signals should be blocked on school grounds
• Parents should monitor their children’s activities on social media
• Paper books are better than e-books

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.

• WiFi and cell signals should be blocked on school grounds
• Parents should monitor their children’s activities on social media
• Paper books are better than e-books

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.

• The government should provide wireless service for everyone
• Kids should not get their own smartphones before middle school
• Dogs are better pets than cats

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.

• The government should provide wireless service for everyone
• Kids should not get their own smartphones before middle school
• Dogs are better pets than cats

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.

• Schools should not grade their students
• The intent of an action matters more than its result
• Technology helps nature more than harms nature

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.

• Schools should not grade their students
• The intent of an action matters more than its result
• Technology helps nature more than harms nature

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.

• Standardized testing should be abolished in all schools
• Therapy should be part of annual check-ups
• The Academy Awards should include a public vote

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.

• Standardized testing should be abolished in all schools
• Therapy should be part of annual check-ups
• The Academy Awards should include a public vote

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.

• Children under 4 should not be allowed on social media sites
• Anyone with a job should be able to get a credit card
• Skateboarding should be allowed on school grounds

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.

• Children under 4 should not be allowed on social media sites
• Anyone with a job should be able to get a credit card
• Skateboarding should be allowed on school grounds

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.

• Companies should be required to have at least one female executive
• The United States should increase its usage of nuclear power for energy
• Students should have the option to "test out" of 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.

• Companies should be required to have at least one female executive
• The United States should increase its usage of nuclear power for energy
• Students should have the option to "test out" of 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.

• All US territories should become US States
• Social media etiquette should be taught
• Credit and debit cards should completely replace paper and metal money

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.

• All US territories should become US States
• Social media etiquette should be taught
• Credit and debit cards should completely replace paper and metal money

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.

• Industrial nations should make annual reparations to impacted countries
• College should be free for everyone who wants to attend
• It is better to be kind than to be truthful

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.

• Industrial nations should make annual reparations to impacted countries
• College should be free for everyone who wants to attend
• It is better to be kind than to be truthful

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.

• Playing team sports is better for kids than playing individual sports
• Kindness is more important than intelligence
• Healthcare services for all citizens should be fully funded by the government

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.

• Affirmative action should be discontinued
• All schools should be privately funded
• The two-party system should be abolished

Speaker 9

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.

• Affirmative action should be discontinued
• All schools should be privately funded
• The two-party system should be abolished