B. Middle School Spar Event Prompts

Round 1 - 9:00 a.m. Pacific

  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. Vampires are scarier than zombies

    2. Climate change is the greatest threat facing humanity today.

    3. Sports stars are paid too much money.

  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. Vampires are scarier than zombies

    2. Climate change is the greatest threat facing humanity today.

    3. Sports stars are paid too much money.

  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. Multiplayer games are superior to those designed for a single player.

    2. The government should provide free internet service for everyone.

    3. Learning information from books is better than learning from the internet.

  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. Multiplayer games are superior to those designed for a single player.

    2. The government should provide free internet service for everyone.

    3. Learning information from books is better than learning from the internet.

  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. Parents should not help their child with their homework.

    2. People should be legally required to get vaccines.

    3. Playing team sports is better for kids than playing individual sports.

  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. Parents should not help their child with their homework.

    2. People should be legally required to get vaccines.

    3. Playing team sports is better for kids than playing individual sports.

  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. Learning to play chess is better for kids than learning to play an instrument.

    2. Children should be represented in government

    3. Kids should not have their own cell phones until they are 13.

  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. Learning to play chess is better for kids than learning to play an instrument.

    2. Children should be represented in government

    3. Kids should not have their own cell phones until they are 13.

Round 2 - 10:30 a.m. Pacific

  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. Pink is a better color than blue.

    2. Single-sex classrooms are better for children than coed classrooms.

    3. TikTok is better than YouTube

  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. Pink is a better color than blue.

    2. Single-sex classrooms are better for children than coed classrooms.

    3. TikTok is better than YouTube

  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. Wood is more useful than steel

    2. The television is a better invention than the telephone

    3. Cinderella is a good role model for girls.

  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. Wood is more useful than steel

    2. The television is a better invention than the telephone

    3. Cinderella is a good role model for girls.

  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. Politiicians are paid too much money

    2. Public transportation is better than private transportation.

    3. Archery is more difficult to master than ice skating.

  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. Politiicians are paid too much money

    2. Public transportation is better than private transportation.

    3. Archery is more difficult to master than ice skating.

  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. Music is better than movies

    2. Homework should not start until students reach the 6th grade.

    3. Knowing how to ride a bike is more useful than knowing how to swim.

  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. Music is better than movies

    2. Homework should not start until students reach the 6th grade.

    3. Knowing how to ride a bike is more useful than knowing how to swim.

Round 3 - 1:30 p.m. Pacific

  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. Twitter does more harm than good

    2. People should become vegetarian to save the planet.

    3. California is the best state

  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. Twitter does more harm than good

    2. People should become vegetarian to save the planet.

    3. California is the best state

  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. Homework should not be required

    2. Leaning to play a musical instrument is more useful than learning to draw.

    3. The camera is a better invention than the printing press

  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. Homework should not be required

    2. Leaning to play a musical instrument is more useful than learning to draw.

    3. The camera is a better invention than the printing press

  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. The discovery of fire is more important than electricity

    2. All students should be required to take a performing arts class.

    3. Electronic toys are better than traditional toys.

  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. The discovery of fire is more important than electricity

    2. All students should be required to take a performing arts class.

    3. Electronic toys are better than traditional toys.

  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. Students should have to say the Pledge of Allegiance every morning.

    2. Keeping animals in zoos does more harm than good.

    3. The United States should put someone on Mars no matter what the cost

  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. Students should have to say the Pledge of Allegiance every morning.

    2. Keeping animals in zoos does more harm than good.

    3. The United States should put someone on Mars no matter what the cost

Elims & Round 3 Elementary IE - 4:30 p.m. Pacific

  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. All students should have to take a cooking class.

    2. Earthquakes are more dangerous than hurricanes.

    3. It is better to be lucky than smart.

  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. All students should have to take a cooking class.

    2. Earthquakes are more dangerous than hurricanes.

    3. It is better to be lucky than smart.

  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. Exploring the ocean is better than exploring space.

    2. Being the oldest child is better than being the youngest child.

    3. The invention of the lightbulb is more important than the wheel 

  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. Exploring the ocean is better than exploring space.

    2. Being the oldest child is better than being the youngest child.

    3. The invention of the lightbulb is more important than the wheel 

  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. A hammer is a more important tool than a screwdriver

    2. Humans are the most dangerous animals on the planet.

    3. Children get too many awards.

  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. A hammer is a more important tool than a screwdriver

    2. Humans are the most dangerous animals on the planet.

    3. Children get too many awards.

  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. Living in a city is better than living in a rural community.

    2. Students should get to give teachers grades.

    3. Movies based on popular books are better than the books themselves.

  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. Living in a city is better than living in a rural community.

    2. Students should get to give teachers grades.

    3. Movies based on popular books are better than the books themselves.