A. Open SPAR Event Prompts

ELEM Round 1 - 9:00am

  1. 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. Spiderman could defeat Batman in a fight
    2. Being cold is better than being hot
    3. Colored pencils are better than crayons

     

  2. 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. Spiderman could defeat Batman in a fight
    2. Being cold is better than being hot
    3. Colored pencils are better than crayons

     

  3. 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. Invisibility Is a better super power than flight
    2. Co-ed schools (all genders) are better than single-sex schools (one gender)
    3. Macs are better than PCs

  4. 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. Invisibility Is a better super power than flight
    2. Co-ed schools (all genders) are better than single-sex schools (one gender)
    3. Macs are better than PCs

  5. 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. TikTok is better than YouTube
    2.  Texting is better than emailing
    3. Year-round School Is better For kids

  6. 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. TikTok is better than YouTube
    2.  Texting is better than emailing
    3. Year-round School Is better For kids

ELEM Round 2 - 10:30am

  1. 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. Homework should be banned
    2. Homeschooling is a good replacement for public or private school
    3. Bed sheets are not necessary

  2. 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. Homework should be banned
    2. Singing should be taught at school
    3. Bed sheets are not necessary

  3. 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. Public speaking should be taught in school
    2. Homeschooling is a good replacement for public or private school
    3. Peanut butter should be allowed at school

  4. 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. Public speaking should be taught in school
    2. Homeschooling is a good replacement for public or private school
    3. It's ok to copy homework

  5. 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. School Uniforms should be required in all schools
    2. Current events (news) should be taught in school
    3. Christmas decorations should only be used in December

  6. 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. School Uniforms should be required in all schools
    2. The Internet should be more censored
    3. Christmas decorations should only be used in December

  7. 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. Classical music is better than pop music.
    2. Current events (news) should be taught in school
    3. Science is dangerous

  8. 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. Classical music is better than pop music.
    2. Current events (news) should be taught in school
    3. Science is dangerous

ELEM Round 3 - 11:30pm

  1. 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. Telling the truth is always the best policy
    2. Golidlocks should be arrested for breaking into the home of the three bears
    3. Fighting can be productive

  2. 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. Telling the truth is always the best policy
    2. Golidlocks should be arrested for breaking into the home of the three bears
    3. Fighting can be productive

  3. 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. Grades are important
    2. Rules should be followed
    3. Nuclear energy is better than solar energy

  4. 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. Grades are important
    2. Rules should be followed
    3. Nuclear energy is better than solar energy

  5. 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. It's ok to be mean
    2. Public transportation should be free
    3. Social media does more harm than good

  6. 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. It's ok to be mean
    2. Public transportation should be free
    3. Social media does more harm than good

ELEM Finals - 1:00 pm

  1. 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. Screen time should be limited
    2. It's ok to talk in a movie theater
    3. Humans should eat meat

  2. 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. Screen time should be limited
    2. It's ok to talk in a movie theater
    3. Humans should eat meat

  3. 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. Social media platforms should have spell check
    2. It's ok to change your lunch table/seat
    3. Scavenger hunts are educational

  4. 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. Social media platforms should have spell check
    2. It's ok to change your lunch table/seat
    3. Scavenger hunts are educational

  5. 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. Text messages should be answered on the same day
    2. It's ok to talk to strangers
    3. Candy should not be given as a reward to students

  6. 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. Text messages should be answered on the same day
    2. It's ok to talk to strangers
    3. Candy should not be given as a reward to students