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. Computers make learning better. 2. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. 3. Camping is better than a slumber party.

Speaker 2

Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next 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. Friendship leads to success. 2. There is not enough kindness in the world. 3. Going to the movies is better than going to the mall.

Speaker 3

Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next 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. Determination overcomes all other circumstances. 2. Zoos should be shut down. 3. Living underground is better than living in the sky.

Speaker 4

Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next 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. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today. 2. Those who know the least are the ones who are the loudest. 3. School should start later in the day.

Speaker 1

These are the instructions for the first debate. Please choose two competitors who will be debating, as only two speakers debate at a time. 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. Appearances can be deceptive 2. Better to be poor and healthy rather than rich and sick. 3. Science is a more important subject in school than math.

Speaker 2

These are the instructions for the first debate.  Please choose two competitors who will be debating, as only two speakers debate at a time. 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. Appearances can be deceptive 2. Better to be poor and healthy rather than rich and sick. 3. Science is a more important subject in school than math.

Speaker 3

These are the instructions for the second debate. Please choose two competitors who have not already debated.   If there is an uneven number of competitors, ask for a volunteer to debate again. Let them know their second debate will not count towards their ranking in the round. When all competitors have debated, the round comes to an end.  Copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next 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.  A good teacher is a strict teacher.

2. The best things in life are free.

3.  Homemade things are better than things you can buy in the store.

Speaker 4

These are the instructions for the second debate. Please choose two competitors who have not already debated.   If there is an uneven number of competitors, ask for a volunteer to debate again. Let them know their second debate will not count towards their ranking in the round. When all competitors have debated, the round comes to an end.  Copy  and paste the following topics into the chat for the next 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.  A good teacher is a strict teacher.

2. The best things in life are free.

3.  Homemade things are better than things you can buy in the store.

Speaker 5

These are the instructions for the third debate. Please choose two competitors who have not already debated.   If there is an uneven number of competitors, ask for a volunteer to debate again. Let them know their second debate will not count towards their ranking in the round. When all competitors have debated, the round comes to an end. 

Copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next 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.  Good things come to those who wait.

2.  There is only room at the top for one.

3.  Super strength is a better superpower than super speed.

Speaker 6

These are the instructions for the third debate. Please choose two competitors who have not already debated.   If there is an uneven number of competitors, ask for a volunteer to debate again. Let them know their second debate will not count towards their ranking in the round. When all competitors have debated, the round comes to an end. Copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next 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.  Good things come to those who wait.

2.  There is only room at the top for one.

3.  Super strength is a better superpower than super speed.

Speaker 7

These are the instructions for the fourth debate. Please choose two competitors who have not already debated.   If there is an uneven number of competitors, ask for a volunteer to debate again. Let them know their second debate will not count towards their ranking in the round. Copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next 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.  Students should not be graded on their handwriting.

2. The truth always finds a way out.

3.  Swimming is better than hiking.

Speaker 8

These are the instructions for the fourth debate. Please choose two competitors who have not already debated.   If there is an uneven number of competitors, ask for a volunteer to debate again. Let them know their second debate will not count towards their ranking in the round. Copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next 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.  Students should not be graded on their handwriting.

2. The truth always finds a way out.

3.  Swimming is better than hiking.

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. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

2. Sports stars are paid too much money

3. Being the best at one thing is better than being good at many things.

Speaker 2

These are the instructions for the first debate. Please choose two competitors who will be debating, as only two speakers debate at a time. 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. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

2. Sports stars are paid too much money

3. Being the best at one thing is better than being good at many things.

Speaker 3

These are the instructions for the second debate. Please choose two competitors who have not already debated.   If there is an uneven number of competitors, ask for a volunteer to debate again. Let them know their second debate will not count towards their ranking in the round. When all competitors have debated, the round comes to an end.  Copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next 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.  Laughter is the best medicine.

2.  Reptiles make better pets than birds.

3. Schools should get rid of grade levels based on age.

Speaker 4

These are the instructions for the second debate. Please choose two competitors who have not already debated.   If there is an uneven number of competitors, ask for a volunteer to debate again. Let them know their second debate will not count towards their ranking in the round. When all competitors have debated, the round comes to an end.  Copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next 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.  Laughter is the best medicine.

2.  Reptiles make better pets than birds.

3. Schools should get rid of grade levels based on age.

Speaker 5

These are the instructions for the third debate. Please choose two competitors who have not already debated.   If there is an uneven number of competitors, ask for a volunteer to debate again. Let them know their second debate will not count towards their ranking in the round. When all competitors have debated, the round comes to an end. 

Copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next 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. No pain, no gain.

2.  Video games are too violent.

3. Schools should give no homework over breaks.

Speaker 6

These are the instructions for the third debate. Please choose two competitors who have not already debated.   If there is an uneven number of competitors, ask for a volunteer to debate again. Let them know their second debate will not count towards their ranking in the round. When all competitors have debated, the round comes to an end. 

Copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next 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. No pain, no gain.

2.  Video games are too violent.

3. Schools should give no homework over breaks.

Speaker 7

These are the instructions for the fourth debate. Please choose two competitors who have not already debated.   If there is an uneven number of competitors, ask for a volunteer to debate again. Let them know their second debate will not count towards their ranking in the round. Copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next 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.  Persuasion is better than force.

2. Kids should get more recess in school.

3.  It’s better to be closer in age with your siblings than further apart.

Speaker 8

These are the instructions for the fourth debate. Please choose two competitors who have not already debated.   If there is an uneven number of competitors, ask for a volunteer to debate again. Let them know their second debate will not count towards their ranking in the round. Copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next 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.  Persuasion is better than force.

2. Kids should get more recess in school.

3.  It’s better to be closer in age with your siblings than further apart.

Speaker 1

These are the instructions for the first debate. Please choose two competitors who will be debating, as only two speakers debate at a time. 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. In life, money is a bad source of motivation

2.  Two heads are better than one.

3.  Netflix is better than YouTube.

Speaker 2

Speaker 3

These are the instructions for the second debate. Please choose two competitors who have not already debated.   If there is an uneven number of competitors, ask for a volunteer to debate again. Let them know their second debate will not count towards their ranking in the round. When all competitors have debated, the round comes to an end.  Copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next 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.  Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

2.  Self-driving cars are better than human drivers. 

3. Plastic water bottles should be banned.

Speaker 4

These are the instructions for the second debate. Please choose two competitors who have not already debated.   If there is an uneven number of competitors, ask for a volunteer to debate again. Let them know their second debate will not count towards their ranking in the round. When all competitors have debated, the round comes to an end.  Copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next 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.  Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

2.  Self-driving cars are better than human drivers. 

3. Plastic water bottles should be banned.

Speaker 5

These are the instructions for the third debate. Please choose two competitors who have not already debated.   If there is an uneven number of competitors, ask for a volunteer to debate again. Let them know their second debate will not count towards their ranking in the round. When all competitors have debated, the round comes to an end. 

Copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next 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. In life, it’s never too late to start something new.

2.  Parents should be punished for their children’s mistakes.

3.  Playing board games is better than playing video games.

Speaker 6

These are the instructions for the third debate. Please choose two competitors who have not already debated.   If there is an uneven number of competitors, ask for a volunteer to debate again. Let them know their second debate will not count towards their ranking in the round. When all competitors have debated, the round comes to an end. 

Copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next 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. In life, it’s never too late to start something new.

2.  Parents should be punished for their children’s mistakes.

3.  Playing board games is better than playing video games.

Speaker 7

These are the instructions for the fourth debate. Please choose two competitors who have not already debated.   If there is an uneven number of competitors, ask for a volunteer to debate again. Let them know their second debate will not count towards their ranking in the round. Copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next 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.   What you lack in skill, you can make up in confidence.

2.  You can never have too much confidence

3. Wild animals are better than domesticated animals. 

Speaker 8

These are the instructions for the fourth debate. Please choose two competitors who have not already debated.   If there is an uneven number of competitors, ask for a volunteer to debate again. Let them know their second debate will not count towards their ranking in the round. Copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next 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.   What you lack in skill, you can make up in confidence.

2.  You can never have too much confidence

3. Wild animals are better than domesticated animals.