H. Elementary SPAR Event Prompts
Round E2/F3/H1
Speaker 1
1. Coloring with markers produces better art than coloring with crayons
2. It is better to have a pet dinosaur than a pet dragon.
3. Swings are the best piece of equipment on a playground
Speaker 2
1. Coloring with markers produces better art than coloring with crayons
2. It is better to have a pet dinosaur than a pet dragon.
3. Swings are the best piece of equipment on a playground
Speaker 3
1. Every day should be pajama day at school.
2. Teachers are better for learning than the internet.
3. History is the most important subject taught in school.
Speaker 4
1. Every day should be pajama day at school.
2. Teachers are better for learning than the internet.
3. History is the most important subject taught in school.
Speaker 5
1. Plastic bottles should be banned.
2. Online classes are better than in-person classes
3. Unhealthy snacks must be prohibited in schools
Speaker 6
1. Plastic bottles should be banned.
2. Online classes are better than in-person classes
3. Unhealthy snacks must be prohibited in schools
Speaker 7
1. Kids should be allowed to eat dessert before dinner.
2. Mornings are more productive than evenings.
3. Going to the movie theater is better than streaming movies at home.
Speaker 8
1. Kids should be allowed to eat dessert before dinner.
2. Mornings are more productive than evenings.
3. Going to the movie theater is better than streaming movies at home.
Speaker 9
1. Cake is a better dessert than pie.
2. Shorter school weeks are better for learning.
3. It is more fulfilling to give gifts than to receive them
Speaker 10
1. Cake is a better dessert than pie.
2. Shorter school weeks are better for learning.
3. It is more fulfilling to give gifts than to receive them
Round G2/H2
Speaker 1
1. Hippos are more dangerous animals to encounter than lions
2. Teleportation is a much better superpower than the ability to fly.
3. Team sports are better for character development than individual sports.
Speaker 2
1. Hippos are more dangerous animals to encounter than lions
2. Teleportation is a much better superpower than the ability to fly.
3. Team sports are better for character development than individual sports.
Speaker 3
1. Robots and artificial intelligence will eventually replace human teachers
2. Kids should get paid to go to school.
3. Ketchup is a better condiment for fries than ranch dressing
Speaker 4
1. Robots and artificial intelligence will eventually replace human teachers
2. Kids should get paid to go to school.
3. Ketchup is a better condiment for fries than ranch dressing
Speaker 5
1. Animated movies are just as good for adults as they are for children.
2. The book is always better than the movie adaptation.
3. Memorizing facts is not the same as actually learning.
Speaker 6
1. Animated movies are just as good for adults as they are for children.
2. The book is always better than the movie adaptation.
3. Memorizing facts is not the same as actually learning.
Speaker 7
1. Summer break is a much better time of year than winter break
2. Museums are the best places to learn about history.
3. Learning to play an instrument should be required for all children.
Speaker 8
1. Summer break is a much better time of year than winter break
2. Museums are the best places to learn about history.
3. Learning to play an instrument should be required for all children.
Speaker 9
1. Schools should have a pet mascot.
2. Playing video games is a more engaging activity than playing board games
3. Cooking at home is better than eating out.
Speaker 10
1. Schools should have a pet mascot.
2. Playing video games is a more engaging activity than playing board games
3. Cooking at home is better than eating out.
Round E3/F4/H3
Speaker 1
1. Paper bags are a better choice for the environment than plastic bags
2. Teachers should use interactive learning models in the classroom.
3. Bringing household pets to the classroom should be permitted.
Speaker 2
1. Paper bags are a better choice for the environment than plastic bags
2. Teachers should use interactive learning models in the classroom.
3. Bringing household pets to the classroom should be permitted.
Speaker 3
1. Competition is better than cooperation
2. Students should be allowed to decorate their classrooms.
3. Handwriting notes is better than typing them.
Speaker 4
1. Competition is better than cooperation
2. Students should be allowed to decorate their classrooms.
3. Handwriting notes is better than typing them.
Speaker 5
1. Forests are more beautiful and relaxing than beaches.
2. Traveling by airplane is a superior way to travel compared to driving a car
3. Schools should start later in the morning.
Speaker 6
1. Forests are more beautiful and relaxing than beaches.
2. Traveling by airplane is a superior way to travel compared to driving a car
3. Schools should start later in the morning.
Speaker 7
1. Watching cartoons is more entertaining than watching documentaries
2. Students should design their own school uniforms.
3. Laptops are more useful for students than tablets
Speaker 8
1. Watching cartoons is more entertaining than watching documentaries
2. Students should design their own school uniforms.
3. Laptops are more useful for students than tablets
Speaker 9
1. Comfort is more important than style.
2. It is better to travel internationally than domestically.
3. Theme parks are better than national parks
Speaker 10
1. Comfort is more important than style.
2. It is better to travel internationally than domestically.
3. Theme parks are better than national parks
Elim 1: C/D - Prelim H4
Speaker 1
1. Dolphins are the smartest animals in the ocean.
2. Kids should run businesses.
3. School uniforms should be optional.
Speaker 2
1. Dolphins are the smartest animals in the ocean.
2. Kids should run businesses.
3. School uniforms should be optional.
Speaker 3
1. Typing speed is more important than neat handwriting.
2. Bicycles are the best mode of local transportation.
3. Visiting the zoo is a more fun educational experience than visiting a museum
Speaker 4
1. Typing speed is more important than neat handwriting.
2. Bicycles are the best mode of local transportation.
3. Visiting the zoo is a more fun educational experience than visiting a museum
Speaker 5
1. The school calendar should be extended to all year.
2. Being an only child is better than having siblings.
3. Shorter school weeks are better for learning.
Speaker 6
1. The school calendar should be extended to all year.
2. Being an only child is better than having siblings.
3. Shorter school weeks are better for learning.
Speaker 7
1. Paper bags are a better choice for the environment than plastic bags
2. Staying in a hotel is a better vacation experience than camping outdoors
3. Children should be allowed to choose their own bedtime
Speaker 8
1. Paper bags are a better choice for the environment than plastic bags
2. Staying in a hotel is a better vacation experience than camping outdoors
3. Children should be allowed to choose their own bedtime
Elim 2: E/F - Elim 1: H
Speaker 1
1. Schools should teach advanced math to elementary students.
2. Every student should learn basic first aid and CPR.
3. Vacations are better planned than spontaneous.
Speaker 2
1. Schools should teach advanced math to elementary students.
2. Every student should learn basic first aid and CPR.
3. Vacations are better planned than spontaneous.
Speaker 3
1. History is the most important subject taught in school.
2. Cursive should be taught in schools.
3. Being too honest is a bad thing
Speaker 4
1. History is the most important subject taught in school.
2. Cursive should be taught in schools.
3. Being too honest is a bad thing
Speaker 5
1. Students should choose their own seats.
2. People who get better grades will be more successful.
3. E-books are better for the environment than printed books.
Speaker 6
1. Students should choose their own seats.
2. People who get better grades will be more successful.
3. E-books are better for the environment than printed books.
Speaker 7
1. Every elementary school classroom should have a class pet
2. Reading books is a more stimulating and fun activity than watching television
3. Online classes are better than in-person classes
Speaker 8
1. Every elementary school classroom should have a class pet
2. Reading books is a more stimulating and fun activity than watching television
3. Online classes are better than in-person classes
Speaker 9
1. It is better to travel internationally than domestically.
2. Colonizing and living on Mars would be better than living in an underwater city
3. Schools should provide a longer recess period instead of adding more art classes
Speaker 10
1. It is better to travel internationally than domestically.
2. Colonizing and living on Mars would be better than living in an underwater city
3. Schools should provide a longer recess period instead of adding more art classes
Elim 2: C/D/J
Speaker 1
1. Every student should have to participate in athletics.
2. Libraries should charge late fees.
3. Silence is better than background music.
Speaker 2
1. Every student should have to participate in athletics.
2. Libraries should charge late fees.
3. Silence is better than background music.
Speaker 3
1. Large families are better than small families
2. Cooking class is important for all students.
3. Kids should have smartphones.
Speaker 4
1. Large families are better than small families
2. Cooking class is important for all students.
3. Kids should have smartphones.
Speaker 5
1. Teachers should use interactive learning models in the classroom.
2. It is better to live in a treehouse than a castle.
3. Action movies provide better entertainment than comedies.
Speaker 6
1. Teachers should use interactive learning models in the classroom.
2. It is better to live in a treehouse than a castle.
3. Action movies provide better entertainment than comedies.
Speaker 7
1. Colonizing and living on Mars would be better than living in an underwater city
2. Apple juice is more refreshing than orange juice.
3. Pets are better than having siblings
Speaker 8
1. Colonizing and living on Mars would be better than living in an underwater city
2. Apple juice is more refreshing than orange juice.
3. Pets are better than having siblings
Elim 2 G/H
Speaker 1
1. Taking a shower in the morning is better than showering at night.
2. Living in a small town is better than living in a large city.
3. Gardening is a more relaxing hobby than playing video games.
Speaker 2
1. Taking a shower in the morning is better than showering at night.
2. Living in a small town is better than living in a large city.
3. Gardening is a more relaxing hobby than playing video games.
Speaker 3
1. Exploring the deep ocean is scarier than exploring outer space.
2. Traveling by airplane is a superior way to travel compared to driving a car
3. It is better to be kind than to be truthful.
Speaker 4
1. Exploring the deep ocean is scarier than exploring outer space.
2. Traveling by airplane is a superior way to travel compared to driving a car
3. It is better to be kind than to be truthful.
Speaker 5
1. Water parks are more enjoyable than traditional amusement parks
2. Learning new skills is easier as a child.
3. Kids should have smartphones.
Speaker 6
1. Water parks are more enjoyable than traditional amusement parks
2. Learning new skills is easier as a child.
3. Kids should have smartphones.
Speaker 7
1. Pets are better than having siblings
2. Reading is a more important fundamental skill to learn than math
3. Being famous would be a bad thing
Speaker 8
1. Pets are better than having siblings
2. Reading is a more important fundamental skill to learn than math
3. Being famous would be a bad thing
Speaker 9
1. It is better to be respected than liked
2. Happiness is more important than success.
3. Ketchup is a better condiment for fries than ranch dressing
Speaker 10
1. It is better to be respected than liked
2. Happiness is more important than success.
3. Ketchup is a better condiment for fries than ranch dressing