F. Elementary School SPAR Event Prompts

Round 1 - 8:30 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. Playing video games does more harm than good.

    2. Hurricanes are more dangerous than earthquakes.

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

  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. Playing video games does more harm than good.

    2. Hurricanes are more dangerous than earthquakes.

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

  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. Indoor activities are more fun than outdoor activities.

    2. Handwriting should be taught in school.

    3. Halloween is a better holiday for children than the 4th of July.

  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. Indoor activities are more fun than outdoor activities.

    2. Handwriting should be taught in school.

    3. Halloween is a better holiday for children than the 4th of July.

  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. Fruit is a better dessert than cookies.

    2. People should become vegetarian to save the planet.

    3. Children should not be allowed to watch television on school nights.

  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. Fruit is a better dessert than cookies.

    2. People should become vegetarian to save the planet.

    3. Children should not be allowed to watch television on school nights.

  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. Candy should not be given as a reward to students.

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

    3. Barbie is a good role model for young girls

  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. Candy should not be given as a reward to students.

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

    3. Barbie is a good role model for young girls

Round 2 - 10:00 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. PS5 is better than Xbox Series X.

    2. Classical music is better than modern music.

    3. Exploring the ocean is better than exploring space.

  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. PS5 is better than Xbox Series X.

    2. Classical music is better than modern music.

    3. Exploring the ocean is better than exploring space.

  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. Cars are better than trucks

    3. All students should have to take a cooking class.

  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. Cars are better than trucks

    3. All students should have to take a cooking class.

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

    2. Honesty is always the best policy.

    3. All students should be required to volunteer in the community.

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

    2. Honesty is always the best policy.

    3. All students should be required to volunteer in the community.

  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. Keeping animals in zoos does more harm than good.

    2. Kids should not be allowed to play tackle football.

    3. All museums should be free to the public.

  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. Keeping animals in zoos does more harm than good.

    2. Kids should not be allowed to play tackle football.

    3. All museums should be free to the public.

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. Baths are better than showers

    2. Vending machines should be banned at schools

    3. Disneyland is a better amusement park than Universal Studios.

  2. Speaker 2


    1. Baths are better than showers

    2. Vending machines should be banned at schools

    3. Disneyland is a better amusement park than Universal Studios.

  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. Cinderella is a good story for kids.

    2. Fortnite is better than Minecraft.

    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. Cinderella is a good story for kids.

    2. Fortnite is better than Minecraft.

    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. Goldilocks should be arrested for breaking into the home of the three bears.

    2. Parents should not help their child with their homework.

    3. Girls and boys should go to separate schools.

  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. Goldilocks should be arrested for breaking into the home of the three bears.

    2. Parents should not help their child with their homework.

    3. Girls and boys should go to separate schools.

  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 a musical instrument is more useful than learning to draw.

    2. Planes are better than trains

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

  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 a musical instrument is more useful than learning to draw.

    2. Planes are better than trains

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

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. Monopoly is better than Jenga

    2. Art is better than science

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

  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. Monopoly is better than Jenga

    2. Art is better than science

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

  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. It is better to be too cold than too hot

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

    3. Being quiet is better than being loud

  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. It is better to be too cold than too hot

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

    3. Being quiet is better than being loud

  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. Public school is better than private school

    2. Public transportation is better than private transportation.

    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. Public school is better than private school

    2. Public transportation is better than private transportation.

    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. Humans are the most dangerous animals on the planet.

    2. Students should get to give teachers grades.

    3. Everyone should make the same amount of money.

  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. Humans are the most dangerous animals on the planet.

    2. Students should get to give teachers grades.

    3. Everyone should make the same amount of money.