2022 SCJFL 3rd Quarter Elementary Speech & Debate Tournament The Cantrell Invitational
SCJFL - Feb 19 | Status: Completed | 11:01 PM Pacific
Tournament Time: 11:01 PM Pacific
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.
| Grapes are better than raisins |
| Criticism is more effective than praise |
| Hide and Seek is better than Tag |
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.
| Grapes are better than raisins |
| Criticism is more effective than praise |
| Hide and Seek is better than Tag |
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.
| It's easy to make friends at school |
| Comic books are better than graphic novels |
| Castles are better than hotels |
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.
| It's easy to make friends at school |
| Comic books are better than graphic novels |
| Castles are better than hotels |
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.
| Valentines should be given to everyone |
| All parks should have playgrounds |
| Makeup is art |
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.
| Valentines should be given to everyone |
| All parks should have playgrounds |
| Makeup is art |
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.
| Pokemon is better than Spongebob |
| Lunch is more important than dinner |
| Zoos are better than museums |
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.
| Pokemon is better than Spongebob |
| Lunch is more important than dinner |
| Zoos are better than museums |
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.
| Parents should monitor their kids' Internet use |
| Wordle is educational |
| Having a driver's license is important |
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.
| Parents should monitor their kids' Internet use |
| Wordle is educational |
| Having a driver's license is important |
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.
| Baby talk is never appropriate |
| Students should be able to snack in class |
| There is intelligent life on other planets |
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.
| Baby talk is never appropriate |
| Students should be able to snack in class |
| There is intelligent life on other planets |
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.
Statewide tests should be abolished
The minimum age to own a smartphone should be 13
Kids sports teams should be based on age, not gender
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.
Statewide tests should be abolished
The minimum age to own a smartphone should be 13
Kids sports teams should be based on age, not gender
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.
| Santa Claus needs a makeover |
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Kids should be able to bring their pets to school
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Pluto should still be considered a planet
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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.
| Santa Claus needs a makeover |
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Kids should be able to bring their pets to school
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Pluto should still be considered a planet
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Round 3 - 11:30
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.
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Sometimes it’s okay to cheat on homework or a test
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| Kids should have their own banking accounts |
| Social media is harmful |
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.
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Sometimes it’s okay to cheat on homework or a test
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| Kids should have their own banking accounts |
| Social media is harmful |
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.
| Travel is important for education |
| The moon should be colonized |
| Grades should be abolished |
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.
| Travel is important for education |
| The moon should be colonized |
| Grades should be abolished |
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.
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Parents should be allowed to read their children’s private diaries
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| Kids should be able to buy lotto tickets |
| Robots improve quality of life |
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.
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Parents should be allowed to read their children’s private diaries
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| Kids should be able to buy lotto tickets |
| Robots improve quality of life |
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.
Students should be allowed to vote on school lunch menus
Handwriting should be taught in art class
Movie ratings (G, PG, PG-13, and R) should be done away with
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.
Students should be allowed to vote on school lunch menus
Handwriting should be taught in art class
Movie ratings (G, PG, PG-13, and R) should be done away with
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.
| People should not live near fire-prone areas |
| The US Flag should be re-designed |
| Math should not be a required subject |
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.
| People should not live near fire-prone areas |
| The US Flag should be re-designed |
| Math should not be a required subject |
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.
| Store price labels should include sales tax |
| Masks should be worn in school |
| All citizens should be required to vote |
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.
| Store price labels should include sales tax |
| Masks should be worn in school |
| All citizens should be required to vote |
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.
| Social media should have limited advertising |
| The death penalty is an appropriate penalty for certain crimes |
| School budgets should be sent to each student at the beginning of the school year |
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.
| Social media should have limited advertising |
| The death penalty is an appropriate penalty for certain crimes |
| School budgets should be sent to each student at the beginning of the school year |
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.
| Public recycling programs should be eliminated |
| Public school teachers should publish their lesson plans |
| Organic farming should be subsidized |
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.
| Public recycling programs should be eliminated |
| Public school teachers should publish their lesson plans |
| Organic farming should be subsidized |