B. Middle School SPAR Event Prompts

Round 1 - 1:30 PM

  1. Speaker 1


    There should be more after-school programs.

    Living a short happy life is better than living a long dull one

    Standardized tests do more good than harm

  2. Speaker 2


    There should be more after-school programs.

    Living a short happy life is better than living a long dull one

    Standardized tests do more good than harm

  3. Speaker 3


    Students should have a say in planning the school budget

    The Academy Awards should include a public vote

    Students should be required to volunteer in the community

  4. Speaker 4


    Students should have a say in planning the school budget

    The Academy Awards should include a public vote

    Students should be required to volunteer in the community

  5. Speaker 5


    3D movies are better than regular movies

    In school, science is more important than writing

    Stories with violent content should be banned from elementary schools

  6. Speaker 6


    3D movies are better than regular movies

    In school, science is more important than writing

    Stories with violent content should be banned from elementary schools

Round 2 - 3:00 PM

  1. Speaker 1


    The current grading system in schools is effective

    The wealthy should pay more taxes

    Advertisting should be banned during children's programs

  2. Speaker 2


    The current grading system in schools is effective

    The wealthy should pay more taxes

    Advertisting should be banned during children's programs

  3. Speaker 3


    Performance-enhancing drugs should be allowed in sports

    Zoos are unethical

    Girl scouts should be paid for selling cookies

  4. Speaker 4


    Performance-enhancing drugs should be allowed in sports

    Zoos are unethical

    Girl scouts should be paid for selling cookies

  5. Speaker 5


    War is never justified

    Proper grammar and spelling should be used in text messages

    Seafood is better than red meat

  6. Speaker 6


    War is never justified

    Proper grammar and spelling should be used in text messages

    Seafood is better than red meat

Round 3 - 4:15 PM

  1. Speaker 1


    Fairy tales affect children’s perception of reality.

    All childrens’ stories should include a moral

    Computers can replace teachers

  2. Speaker 2


    Fairy tales affect children’s perception of reality.

    All childrens’ stories should include a moral

    Computers can replace teachers

  3. Speaker 3


    What you do is more important than what you say

    Swimming is better exercise than tennis

    Galaxy buds are better than AirPods

  4. Speaker 4


    What you do is more important than what you say

    Swimming is better exercise than tennis

    Galaxy buds are better than AirPods

  5. Speaker 5


    Tablets (Ipads) Should Replace Textbooks In Schools

    A driver's license should be based on physical and mental capabilities, not age

    Horses are better than Dogs

  6. Speaker 6


    Tablets (Ipads) Should Replace Textbooks In Schools

    A driver's license should be based on physical and mental capabilities, not age

    Horses are better than Dogs

Finals - 5:45 PM

  1. Speaker 1


    Cartoons are a waste of time

    Social media brings people together

    Healthcare services for all citizens should be fully funded by the government

  2. Speaker 2


    Cartoons are a waste of time

    Social media brings people together

    Healthcare services for all citizens should be fully funded by the government

  3. Speaker 3


    Teenagers should be encouraged to get after-school jobs

    It's best to eat as much locally sourced food as possible

    There are good lessons to be learned from cartoons

  4. Speaker 4


    Teenagers should be encouraged to get after-school jobs

    It's best to eat as much locally sourced food as possible

    There are good lessons to be learned from cartoons

  5. Speaker 5


    Current events (news) should be taught in school

    Harry Potter is better than The Lord of the Rings

    Text messages should be answered on the same day

  6. Speaker 6


    Current events (news) should be taught in school

    Harry Potter is better than The Lord of the Rings

    Text messages should be answered on the same day