B. Middle School SPAR Event Prompts

Round 1 - 1:30 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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

Speaker 1

The current grading system in schools is effective

The wealthy should pay more taxes

Advertisting should be banned during children's programs

Speaker 2

The current grading system in schools is effective

The wealthy should pay more taxes

Advertisting should be banned during children's programs

Speaker 3

Performance-enhancing drugs should be allowed in sports

Zoos are unethical

Girl scouts should be paid for selling cookies

Speaker 4

Performance-enhancing drugs should be allowed in sports

Zoos are unethical

Girl scouts should be paid for selling cookies

Speaker 5

War is never justified

Proper grammar and spelling should be used in text messages

Seafood is better than red meat

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

Speaker 1

Fairy tales affect children’s perception of reality.

All childrens’ stories should include a moral

Computers can replace teachers

Speaker 2

Fairy tales affect children’s perception of reality.

All childrens’ stories should include a moral

Computers can replace teachers

Speaker 3

What you do is more important than what you say

Swimming is better exercise than tennis

Galaxy buds are better than AirPods

Speaker 4

What you do is more important than what you say

Swimming is better exercise than tennis

Galaxy buds are better than AirPods

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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