A. Open SPAR Event Prompts

Round 1 (A)

Speaker 1

The current grading system in schools is effective
Genetically modified foods are the most viable solution to world hunger
Audiobooks are better than the movies

Speaker 2

The current grading system in schools is effective
Genetically modified foods are the most viable solution to world hunger
Audiobooks are better than the movies

Speaker 3

The First Amendment protects hate speech
The quill is mightier than the wand.
Robin Hood is a thief, not a hero.

Speaker 4

The First Amendment protects hate speech
The quill is mightier than the wand.
Robin Hood is a thief, not a hero.

Speaker 5

The wizarding world is sexist.
The psychological benefits of comfort dogs in stressful environments justify their widespread use.
Children should be consulted before parents divorce

Speaker 6

The wizarding world is sexist.
The psychological benefits of comfort dogs in stressful environments justify their widespread use.
Children should be consulted before parents divorce

Speaker 7

Public shaming is useful
Teachers' unions play a vital role in upholding the quality of education.
Competitive gaming should be recognized as a sport

Speaker 8

Public shaming is useful
Teachers' unions play a vital role in upholding the quality of education.
Competitive gaming should be recognized as a sport

Round 2 (A)

Speaker 1

The constitution of the US should be re-written.
The ability to stream has revolutionized entertainment for the better.
Magical books should be taught in school

Speaker 2

The constitution of the US should be re-written.
The ability to stream has revolutionized entertainment for the better.
Magical books should be taught in school

Speaker 3

Junk food should be banned from school
Eating meat is not ethical
The resell culture, especially in fashion and collectibles, undermines the true value of products.

Speaker 4

Junk food should be banned from school
Eating meat is not ethical
The resell culture, especially in fashion and collectibles, undermines the true value of products.

Speaker 5

Public transportation should be free
Cancel culture is good
Cutting military spending would lead to more peaceful societies.

Speaker 6

Public transportation should be free
Cancel culture is good
Cutting military spending would lead to more peaceful societies.

Speaker 7

Technology makes us more alone.
Police are necessary for safe communities
Subtitles are distracting

Speaker 8

Technology makes us more alone.
Police are necessary for safe communities
Subtitles are distracting

Round 3 (A)

Speaker 1

Stories with violent content should be banned from elementary schools
Science is better than magic
Social media would be a better form of message distribution than The Daily Prophet

Speaker 2

Stories with violent content should be banned from elementary schools
Science is better than magic
Social media would be a better form of message distribution than The Daily Prophet

Speaker 3

Gandolf is the best wizard
Censorship is necessary
It is unconstitutional for the United States government to use money for the support of private schools.

Speaker 4

Gandolf is the best wizard
Censorship is necessary
It is unconstitutional for the United States government to use money for the support of private schools.

Speaker 5

Hocus Pocus is better than The Craft.
Censoring topics is detrimental to forensics competition
Smartphones are inappropriate for middle school students

Speaker 6

Hocus Pocus is better than The Craft.
Censoring topics is detrimental to forensics competition
Smartphones are inappropriate for middle school students

Speaker 7

All paper documents should be replaced with electronic versions
Makeup is art
Physical education classes are more important for middle school than math classes

Speaker 8

All paper documents should be replaced with electronic versions
Makeup is art
Physical education classes are more important for middle school than math classes

Finals (A)

Speaker 1

There is intelligent life on other planets.
Technology makes us more alone.
There is no such thing as a just war

Speaker 2

There is intelligent life on other planets.
Technology makes us more alone.
There is no such thing as a just war

Speaker 3

Animals should not be used for human entertainment
Electronic toys are better than traditional toys
Deciding not to have children is a valid choice in contemporary society.

Speaker 4

Animals should not be used for human entertainment
Electronic toys are better than traditional toys
Deciding not to have children is a valid choice in contemporary society.

Speaker 5

Effort is more important than smarts
All students should be required to take a shop or practical arts class
Learning information from books is better than learning from the internet

Speaker 6

Effort is more important than smarts
All students should be required to take a shop or practical arts class
Learning information from books is better than learning from the internet