A. Open SPAR Event Prompts

ELEM Round 1 - 9:00am

  1. 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.  Going to the library is better than going to the mall. 


    2.  Invisibility is a better superpower than the ability to read minds.


    3.  Being able to perform magic is better than being able to time travel.

  2. 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.  Going to the library is better than going to the mall. 


    2.  Invisibility is a better superpower than the ability to read minds.


    3.  Being able to perform magic is better than being able to time travel.

  3. 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.  Fiction books are better than nonfiction books.


    2.   Visiting a farm is better than visiting a zoo.


    3.  Staying up late is better than waking up early.

  4. 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.  Fiction books are better than nonfiction books.


    2.   Visiting a farm is better than visiting a zoo.


    3.  Staying up late is better than waking up early.

  5. 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.  Art is better than music.


    2. Lakes are better than oceans.


    3. Listening is a more important skill than speaking.

  6. 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.  Art is better than music.


    2. Lakes are better than oceans.


    3. Listening is a more important skill than speaking.

ELEM Round 2 - 10:30am

  1. 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. Playing board games is better than reading.


    2.  Kids should get longer holiday breaks. 


    3.  Hot foods are better than cold foods.

  2. 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. Playing board games is better than reading.


    2.  Kids should get longer holiday breaks. 


    3.  Hot foods are better than cold foods.

  3. 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.  Schools should have more subjects.


    2.  Science is a more important subject than math. 


    3.  Getting one big gift is better than getting many small gifts.

  4. 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.  Schools should have more subjects.


    2.  Science is a more important subject than math. 


    3.  Getting one big gift is better than getting many small gifts.

  5. 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.  Ice cream is the best dessert.


    2.  Electronics are a bad reward for children


    3.  Rainy weather is better than sunny weather. 


  6. 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.  Ice cream is the best dessert.


    2.  Electronics are a bad reward for children


    3.  Rainy weather is better than sunny weather. 


ELEM Round 3 - 12:00pm

  1. 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.  Hanging out with your friends is better than hanging out with your family.


    2. Smoothies are better than milkshakes.


    3.  Playing outdoors is better than playing indoors.

  2. 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.  Hanging out with your friends is better than hanging out with your family.


    2. Smoothies are better than milkshakes.


    3.  Playing outdoors is better than playing indoors.

  3. 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.  Snacks are better than dessert. 


    2.  International trips are better than local trips. 


    3.  Art should be a requirement in school. 

  4. 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.  Snacks are better than dessert. 


    2.  International trips are better than local trips. 


    3.  Art should be a requirement in school. 

  5. 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.  Traveling by magic carpet is better than traveling by dragon. 


    2.  Being an Olympic athlete is better than becoming the President. 


    3.  Textbooks should be replaced with tablets. 


  6. 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.  Traveling by magic carpet is better than traveling by dragon. 


    2.  Being an Olympic athlete is better than becoming the President. 


    3.  Textbooks should be replaced with tablets. 


ELEM Debate Finals - 1:15pm

  1. 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.   Students should be graded on how much effort they put in.  


    2.  You won’t get far in life without friends.


    3.  You should take care of yourself before taking care of others.

  2. 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.   Students should be graded on how much effort they put in.  


    2.  You won’t get far in life without friends.


    3.  You should take care of yourself before taking care of others.

  3. Speaker 3


    PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another.  The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.


    1.  Money is the root of all evil.


    2.   You learn more from victories than failures. 


    3.  Hard work always pays off.


  4. Speaker 4


    PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another.  The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.


    1.  Money is the root of all evil.


    2.   You learn more from victories than failures. 


    3.  Hard work always pays off.


  5. 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. Honesty is the best policy.


    2.  There is no harm in trying something new. 


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

  6. 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. Honesty is the best policy.


    2.  There is no harm in trying something new. 


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