A. NOVICE Spar Event Prompts
Round 1 SPAR & Congress - 9:00am
Speaker 1
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Parents determine a child’s success more than teachers.
2. Things are always better when you share.
3. An earthquake is scarier than a tornado.
Speaker 2
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Parents determine a child’s success more than teachers.
2. Things are always better when you share.
3. An earthquake is scarier than a tornado.
Speaker 3
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Patience is a more important skill than organization.
2. Swimming is better than running.
3. The way you look should matter less.
Speaker 4
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Patience is a more important skill than organization.
2. Swimming is better than running.
3. The way you look should matter less.
Speaker 5
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Superheroes make good role models.
2. Big pets are better than small pets.
3. Being able to control fire is better than being able to control water.
Speaker 6
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Superheroes make good role models.
2. Big pets are better than small pets.
3. Being able to control fire is better than being able to control water.
Round 2 SPAR & Congress - 10:30am
Speaker 1
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Sibling rivalry is good.
2. Kids should be able to skip grades in school.
3. Living in a snowy place is better than living in a rainy place.
Speaker 2
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Sibling rivalry is good.
2. Kids should be able to skip grades in school.
3. Living in a snowy place is better than living in a rainy place.
Speaker 3
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Living in a treehouse is better than living in a cave.
2. Schools should have cash prizes for good test scores.
3. Being the president of the country is better than being the president of a company.
Speaker 4
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Living in a treehouse is better than living in a cave.
2. Schools should have cash prizes for good test scores.
3. Being the president of the country is better than being the president of a company.
Speaker 5
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. You’re never too old to start over.
2. You learn more from studying at home than in the classroom.
3. Golf is better than tennis.
Speaker 6
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. You’re never too old to start over.
2. You learn more from studying at home than in the classroom.
3. Golf is better than tennis.
Round 3 SPAR / FINALS Congress - 12:00pm
Speaker 1
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Kids should start going to school at a younger age.
2. Fall is better than spring.
3. Team sports are better than individual sports.
Speaker 2
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Kids should start going to school at a younger age.
2. Fall is better than spring.
3. Team sports are better than individual sports.
Speaker 3
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Netflix is better than Disney+.
2. Markers are better than colored pencils.
3. Your grades in school determine your success.
Speaker 4
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Netflix is better than Disney+.
2. Markers are better than colored pencils.
3. Your grades in school determine your success.
Speaker 5
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Fruits are better than vegetables.
2. English is the most important subject in school.
3. You can never be too careful.
Speaker 6
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Fruits are better than vegetables.
2. English is the most important subject in school.
3. You can never be too careful.
FINALS SPAR - 1:00pm
Speaker 1
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Kids should have more privacy.
2. Everyone has some good inside of them.
3. You should always pick the more challenging option.
Speaker 2
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Kids should have more privacy.
2. Everyone has some good inside of them.
3. You should always pick the more challenging option.
Speaker 3
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Lying is wrong, no matter what.
2. Animal hunting should be illegal.
3. Technology makes humans less intelligent.
Speaker 4
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Lying is wrong, no matter what.
2. Animal hunting should be illegal.
3. Technology makes humans less intelligent.
Speaker 5
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. College should be a requirement.
2. Teachers should be paid as much as doctors.
3. Anger is a more powerful emotion than love.
Speaker 6
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON.
PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. College should be a requirement.
2. Teachers should be paid as much as doctors.
3. Anger is a more powerful emotion than love.