D. ELEM SPAR Event Prompts
Round 1 ELEM SPAR - 8:30am
Speaker 1
Round 1
Speaker 1 & 2
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. People don’t appreciate what they have until it’s gone.
2. Eating with your hands is better than eating with utensils.
3. It’s better to act now and think later.
Speaker 2
Round 1
Speaker 1 & 2
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. People don’t appreciate what they have until it’s gone.
2. Eating with your hands is better than eating with utensils.
3. It’s better to act now and think later.
Speaker 3
Speaker 3 & 4
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Silence is golden.
2. A waterpark is better than a rollercoaster park.
3. You should always stand up for what you believe in.
Speaker 4
Speaker 3 & 4
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Silence is golden.
2. A waterpark is better than a rollercoaster park.
3. You should always stand up for what you believe in.
Speaker 5
Speaker 5 & 6
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Books give knowledge but experience gives wisdom.
2. Going to the museum is better than going to the zoo.
3. The way you look is more important than the way you feel
Speaker 6
Speaker 5 & 6
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Books give knowledge but experience gives wisdom.
2. Going to the museum is better than going to the zoo.
3. The way you look is more important than the way you feel
Speaker 7
Speaker 7 & 8
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Hatred comes from not understanding.
2. Action movies are better than comedies.
3. People do their best when they are having fun.
Speaker 8
Speaker 7 & 8
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Hatred comes from not understanding.
2. Action movies are better than comedies.
3. People do their best when they are having fun.
Round 2 ELEM SPAR - 10:00am
Speaker 1
Speaker 1 & 2
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. You are more likely to get things done if you work by yourself.
2. Soda is better than juice.
3. Part of being successful is just showing up.
Speaker 2
Speaker 1 & 2
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. You are more likely to get things done if you work by yourself.
2. Soda is better than juice.
3. Part of being successful is just showing up.
Speaker 3
Speaker 3 & 4
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Be careful what you wish for.
2. Art is an important component of school.
3. Animated movies are better than real-life ones.
Speaker 4
Speaker 3 & 4
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Be careful what you wish for.
2. Art is an important component of school.
3. Animated movies are better than real-life ones.
Speaker 5
Speaker 5 & 6
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. History repeats itself.
2. If you are good at many things, you can never become a master of one thing
3. Mammals make better pets than aquatic animals.
Speaker 6
Speaker 5 & 6
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. History repeats itself.
2. If you are good at many things, you can never become a master of one thing
3. Mammals make better pets than aquatic animals.
Speaker 7
Speaker 7 & 8
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Vanilla is better than chocolate.
2. You should always try something new.
3. Schools should only have computer assignments.
Speaker 8
Speaker 7 & 8
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Vanilla is better than chocolate.
2. You should always try something new.
3. Schools should only have computer assignments.
Round 3 ELEM SPAR - 11:30am
Speaker 1
Speaker 1 & 2
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. It’s better to get an actual gift than a gift card.
2. If you try hard enough, you can be good at anything.
3. Winter vacation is better than summer vacation.
Speaker 2
Speaker 1 & 2
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. It’s better to get an actual gift than a gift card.
2. If you try hard enough, you can be good at anything.
3. Winter vacation is better than summer vacation.
Speaker 3
Speaker 3 & 4
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Money can’t buy happiness.
2. Playing music is better than listening to music
3. Sports players are bad role models for children.
Speaker 4
Speaker 3 & 4
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Money can’t buy happiness.
2. Playing music is better than listening to music
3. Sports players are bad role models for children.
Speaker 5
Speaker 5 & 6
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. It’s better to be a leader than a follower.
2. You should always listen to your parents.
3. No bad deed goes unpunished.
Speaker 6
Speaker 5 & 6
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. It’s better to be a leader than a follower.
2. You should always listen to your parents.
3. No bad deed goes unpunished.
Speaker 7
Speaker 7 & 8
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Traveling by boat is better than traveling by plane.
2. Doesn’t matter how you get there, what matters are the results.
3. Video games are bad for kids.
Speaker 8
Speaker 7 & 8
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Traveling by boat is better than traveling by plane.
2. Doesn’t matter how you get there, what matters are the results.
3. Video games are bad for kids.
ELEM SPAR FINALS - 5:00pm
Speaker 1
Speaker 1 & 2
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Rewards are more motivating than punishments.
2. Cellphones should be banned in schools.
3. Nothing is perfect.
Speaker 2
Speaker 1 & 2
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the first two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Rewards are more motivating than punishments.
2. Cellphones should be banned in schools.
3. Nothing is perfect.
Speaker 3
Speaker 3 & 4
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Kids learn more from the internet than their teachers.
2. Sports should be a required part of the school.
3. Hard work determines success more than intelligence.
Speaker 4
Speaker 3 & 4
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Kids learn more from the internet than their teachers.
2. Sports should be a required part of the school.
3. Hard work determines success more than intelligence.
Speaker 5
Speaker 5 & 6
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Kids should have a longer recess.
2. School should be year-round.
3. You should always help those in need.
Speaker 6
Speaker 5 & 6
Please copy and paste the following topics into the chat for the next two speakers AFTER you have flipped a coin to determine who will be PRO and who will be CON. PRO strikes one topic, then CON strikes another. The remaining topic is the one the debaters will use.
1. Kids should have a longer recess.
2. School should be year-round.
3. You should always help those in need.