A. Novice SPAR Event Prompts
Round 1 - 9:00
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. Giving an allowance to children does more harm than good.
2. Science class is more important than English language arts class.
3. Summer is better than winter.
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. Giving an allowance to children does more harm than good.
2. Science class is more important than English language arts class.
3. Summer is better than winter.
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. A lion is a more dangerous pet than an elephant.
2. All elementary and middle schools should require student uniforms.
3. Being the oldest child is better than being the youngest child.
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. A lion is a more dangerous pet than an elephant.
2. All elementary and middle schools should require student uniforms.
3. Being the oldest child is better than being the youngest child.
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. Invisibility is a better super power than flight.
2. Homework should not be given to students until the 6th grade.
3. Hurricanes are more dangerous than earthquakes.
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. Invisibility is a better super power than flight.
2. Homework should not be given to students until the 6th grade.
3. Hurricanes are more dangerous than earthquakes.
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. Parents should not purchase war toys for their children.
2. Middle schools should increase required classes and reduce electives.
3. Every home should have a pet.
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. Parents should not purchase war toys for their children.
2. Middle schools should increase required classes and reduce electives.
3. Every home should have a pet.
Round 2 - 10:30
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. Year-round school is better for children.
3. All museums should be free to the public.
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. Year-round school is better for children.
3. All museums should be free to the public.
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. Girls and boys should go to separate schools.
2. Team sports are better for children than individual sports.
3. Living in a city is better than living in a rural community.
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. Girls and boys should go to separate schools.
2. Team sports are better for children than individual sports.
3. Living in a city is better than living in a rural community.
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. People should become vegetarian to save the planet.
2. Coding should be a mandatory subject in middle school.
3. Keeping animals in zoos does more harm than good.
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. People should become vegetarian to save the planet.
2. Coding should be a mandatory subject in middle school.
3. Keeping animals in zoos does more harm than good.
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 Harry Potter movies are better than the Harry Potter books.
2. Schools should teach students how to cook.
3. Classical music is better than modern music.
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 Harry Potter movies are better than the Harry Potter books.
2. Schools should teach students how to cook.
3. Classical music is better than modern music.
Round 3 - 12:00
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. Teachers should be replaced by computers.
2. Happiness is more important than freedom.
3. Cats are a better house pet than dogs.
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. Teachers should be replaced by computers.
2. Happiness is more important than freedom.
3. Cats are a better house pet than dogs.
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 a better holiday for children than the 4th
of July.
2. Cheating is not harmful if no one knows you cheated.
3. Junk food should be banned from school cafeterias and vending machines.
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 a better holiday for children than the 4th
of July.
2. Cheating is not harmful if no one knows you cheated.
3. Junk food should be banned from school cafeterias and vending machines.
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. Going to a museum is better than going to a zoo.
2. Honesty is always the best policy.
3. All students should be required to learn a foreign language.
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. Going to a museum is better than going to a zoo.
2. Honesty is always the best policy.
3. All students should be required to learn a foreign language.
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. Children should have to do chores at home.
2. It is better to be rich with no friends than poor with many friends.
3. There are good lessons to be learned from cartoons.
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. Children should have to do chores at home.
2. It is better to be rich with no friends than poor with many friends.
3. There are good lessons to be learned from cartoons.
Final Round (SPAR ONLY) - 1:00pm
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. Children should not be allowed to watch television on school nights.
2. America should have a king and not a president.
3. All students should be required to volunteer in the community.
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. Children should not be allowed to watch television on school nights.
2. America should have a king and not a president.
3. All students should be required to volunteer in the community.
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. All students should be required to take a performing arts class.
2. Beauty pageant contests should be banned.
3. Rich countries should share their wealth with poor countries.
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. All students should be required to take a performing arts class.
2. Beauty pageant contests should be banned.
3. Rich countries should share their wealth with poor countries.
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. Superheroes are bad role models for children.
3. Children under 14 should not be allowed on social media sites.
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. Superheroes are bad role models for children.
3. Children under 14 should not be allowed on social media sites.
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. All schools should increase the number of elective classes.
3. People should be legally required to get vaccines.
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. All schools should increase the number of elective classes.
3. People should be legally required to get vaccines.