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.

1. Aliens exist.
2. Knowing how to ride a bike is more useful than knowing how to swim.
3. Multi-player games are superior to single-player games.

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.

1. Aliens exist.
2. Knowing how to ride a bike is more useful than knowing how to swim.
3. Multi-player games are superior to single-player games.

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.

1. Being the oldest child is better than being the youngest child.
2. Graffiti is a legitimate form of art.
3. Separating boys and girls helps students perform better in school.

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.

1. Being the oldest child is better than being the youngest child.
2. Graffiti is a legitimate form of art.
3. Separating boys and girls helps students perform better in school.

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.

1. Underwater exploration is better than space exploration.
2. Money is the best source of motivation in life.
3. All kids should play a team sport. 

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.

1. Underwater exploration is better than space exploration.
2. Money is the best source of motivation in life.
3. All kids should play a team sport. 

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.

1. Debate is better for students than competing in speech.
2. Classical music is better than contemporary (modern) music.
3. All people should become vegetarian.

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.

1. Debate is better for students than competing in speech.
2. Classical music is better than contemporary (modern) music.
3. All people should become vegetarian.

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.

1. Barbie is a good role model for young girls.
2. Leaning to play a musical instrument is more useful than learning to draw.
3. The voting age should be lowered to 16.

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.

1. Barbie is a good role model for young girls.
2. Leaning to play a musical instrument is more useful than learning to draw.
3. The voting age should be lowered to 16.

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.

1. The power to read minds is better than the ability to fly.
2. Art is more important than science.
3. Streaming services are superior to cable.

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.

1. The power to read minds is better than the ability to fly.
2. Art is more important than science.
3. Streaming services are superior to cable.

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.

1. Ps5 is better than Xbox Series X
2. Action films should feature more female superheroes.
3. All middle schools should require student uniforms.

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.

1. Ps5 is better than Xbox Series X
2. Action films should feature more female superheroes.
3. All middle schools should require student uniforms.

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.

1. Bottled water should be banned.
2. Students should be able to grade their teachers.
3. Playing video games does more harm than good.

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.

1. Bottled water should be banned.
2. Students should be able to grade their teachers.
3. Playing video games does more harm than good.

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.

1. A lion is a more dangerous pet than an elephant.
2. Parents should not help their child with their homework.
3. On balance, zoos do more good than harm.

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.

1. A lion is a more dangerous pet than an elephant.
2. Parents should not help their child with their homework.
3. On balance, zoos do more good than harm.

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.

1. Halloween is better than Christmas.
2. Schools should eliminate letter grades.
3. Beauty pageants do more good than harm.

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.

1. Halloween is better than Christmas.
2. Schools should eliminate letter grades.
3. Beauty pageants do more good than harm.

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.

1. On balance, children’s television does more good than harm.
2. Archery is more difficult to master than ice skating.
3. Going to the beach is better than going to the mountains.

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.

1. On balance, children’s television does more good than harm.
2. Archery is more difficult to master than ice skating.
3. Going to the beach is better than going to the mountains.

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.

1. The Olympic Games should be abolished.
2. Children under 14 should not be allowed on social media sites.
3. Schools should spend provide more arts education.

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.

1. The Olympic Games should be abolished.
2. Children under 14 should not be allowed on social media sites.
3. Schools should spend provide more arts education.

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.

1. Honesty is always the best policy.
2. Humans are the most dangerous animals on the planet.
3. ‘Reality television’ does more good than harm.

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.

1. Honesty is always the best policy.
2. Humans are the most dangerous animals on the planet.
3. ‘Reality television’ does more good than harm.

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.

1. It is better to be lucky than smart.
2. Walt Disney has done more for mankind than William Shakespeare ever did.
3. Movies based on popular books are better than the books themselves.

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.

1. It is better to be lucky than smart.
2. Walt Disney has done more for mankind than William Shakespeare ever did.
3. Movies based on popular books are better than the books themselves.

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.

1. Children get too many awards.
2. Internet service should be free for everyone in the United States.
3. Everyone should make the same amount of money.

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.

1. Children get too many awards.
2. Internet service should be free for everyone in the United States.
3. Everyone should make the same amount of money.

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.

1. Democracy is the best form of government.
2. For adolescents, television is a better teacher than books.
3. Birthday gifts should never be expensive.

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.

1. Democracy is the best form of government.
2. For adolescents, television is a better teacher than books.
3. Birthday gifts should never be expensive.