C. Elementary SPAR Event Prompts
Round 1
Speaker 1
1. Ice cream should be a main course at dinner.
2. Coloring with markers produces better art than coloring with crayons
3. Swings are the best piece of equipment on a playground
Speaker 2
1. Ice cream should be a main course at dinner.
2. Coloring with markers produces better art than coloring with crayons
3. Swings are the best piece of equipment on a playground
Speaker 3
1. It is better to have a pet dinosaur than a pet dragon.
2. School days should be replaced with ice cream days.
3. Dragons are much cooler mythical creatures than unicorns
Speaker 4
1. It is better to have a pet dinosaur than a pet dragon.
2. School days should be replaced with ice cream days.
3. Dragons are much cooler mythical creatures than unicorns
Speaker 5
1. Summer break should be longer
2. The ability to freeze time is the ultimate superpower.
3. Cereal should always be poured before the milk.
Speaker 6
1. Summer break should be longer
2. The ability to freeze time is the ultimate superpower.
3. Cereal should always be poured before the milk.
Speaker 7
1. Happiness is more important than success.
2. Pets make more reliable and better friends than human beings
3. Learning new skills is easier as a child.
Speaker 8
1. Happiness is more important than success.
2. Pets make more reliable and better friends than human beings
3. Learning new skills is easier as a child.
Round 2
Speaker 1
1. History is the most important subject taught in school.
2. Staying indoors is better than going out.
3. Exploring the deep ocean is scarier than exploring outer space.
Speaker 2
1. History is the most important subject taught in school.
2. Staying indoors is better than going out.
3. Exploring the deep ocean is scarier than exploring outer space.
Speaker 3
1. Pineapple is an acceptable and delicious pizza topping
2. Hamburgers are a better cookout food than hot dogs
3. Kids should have smartphones.
Speaker 4
1. Pineapple is an acceptable and delicious pizza topping
2. Hamburgers are a better cookout food than hot dogs
3. Kids should have smartphones.
Speaker 5
1. Video games are a better form of exercise than actual sports.
2. Coca-Cola is a better tasting soda than Pepsi
3. Board games are more engaging than card games.
Speaker 6
1. Video games are a better form of exercise than actual sports.
2. Coca-Cola is a better tasting soda than Pepsi
3. Board games are more engaging than card games.
Speaker 7
1. Winter clothing is more comfortable than summer clothing.
2. A dragon would make a terrible pet.
3. Silence is better than background music.
Speaker 8
1. Winter clothing is more comfortable than summer clothing.
2. A dragon would make a terrible pet.
3. Silence is better than background music.
Round 3
Speaker 1
1. Naps are more refreshing than a full night's sleep.
2. E-books are better for the environment than printed books.
3. Decreasing the length of the school day benefits learners.
Speaker 2
1. Naps are more refreshing than a full night's sleep.
2. E-books are better for the environment than printed books.
3. Decreasing the length of the school day benefits learners.
Speaker 3
1. Museums are the best places to learn about history.
2. Traveling to the past is more interesting than traveling to the future.
3. Playing video games is a more engaging activity than playing board games
Speaker 4
1. Museums are the best places to learn about history.
2. Traveling to the past is more interesting than traveling to the future.
3. Playing video games is a more engaging activity than playing board games
Speaker 5
1. Tests are the best way to measure learning.
2. Physical planners are better for organization than digital calendars.
3. Theme parks are better than national parks
Speaker 6
1. Tests are the best way to measure learning.
2. Physical planners are better for organization than digital calendars.
3. Theme parks are better than national parks
Speaker 7
1. Taking a shower in the morning is better than showering at night.
2. Mythological creatures are more interesting than real animals.
3. Snowboarding is a more enjoyable winter sport than skiing
Speaker 8
1. Taking a shower in the morning is better than showering at night.
2. Mythological creatures are more interesting than real animals.
3. Snowboarding is a more enjoyable winter sport than skiing
MS Elim 1 / ES Elim 1
Speaker 1
1. Face-to-face learning is superior to virtual education.
2. Watching sports on TV is boring compared to playing them.
3. Macs are better than PCs.
Speaker 2
1. Face-to-face learning is superior to virtual education.
2. Watching sports on TV is boring compared to playing them.
3. Macs are better than PCs.
Speaker 3
1. Going to bed early is better than sleeping in late.
2. Teleportation is a much better superpower than the ability to fly.
3. Comfort is more important than style.
Speaker 4
1. Going to bed early is better than sleeping in late.
2. Teleportation is a much better superpower than the ability to fly.
3. Comfort is more important than style.
Speaker 5
1. Cooking class is important for all students.
2. Learning about history can stop us from repeating past mistakes.
3. Kids should run businesses.
Speaker 6
1. Cooking class is important for all students.
2. Learning about history can stop us from repeating past mistakes.
3. Kids should run businesses.
Speaker 7
1. Science fiction is a better genre than fantasy.
2. Dolphins are the smartest animals in the ocean.
3. McDonalds has better fast food than Burger King
Speaker 8
1. Science fiction is a better genre than fantasy.
2. Dolphins are the smartest animals in the ocean.
3. McDonalds has better fast food than Burger King
MS Elim 2 / ES Elim 2
Speaker 1
1. Action movies provide better entertainment than comedies.
2. Hippos are more dangerous animals to encounter than lions
3. Rock and roll is a better genre of music than country
Speaker 2
1. Action movies provide better entertainment than comedies.
2. Hippos are more dangerous animals to encounter than lions
3. Rock and roll is a better genre of music than country
Speaker 3
1. Gatorade is a healthier beverage choice than soda
2. Learning cursive handwriting is a waste of time.
3. Pepperoni is the best pizza topping.
Speaker 4
1. Gatorade is a healthier beverage choice than soda
2. Learning cursive handwriting is a waste of time.
3. Pepperoni is the best pizza topping.
Speaker 5
1. Pluto should still be considered a planet.
2. Spiders are much scarier to encounter than scorpions
3. Ketchup is a better condiment for fries than ranch dressing
Speaker 6
1. Pluto should still be considered a planet.
2. Spiders are much scarier to encounter than scorpions
3. Ketchup is a better condiment for fries than ranch dressing
Speaker 7
1. Vacations are better planned than spontaneous.
2. It is better to travel internationally than domestically.
3. Recess outdoors is crucial for students of all ages.
Speaker 8
1. Vacations are better planned than spontaneous.
2. It is better to travel internationally than domestically.
3. Recess outdoors is crucial for students of all ages.
MS Elim 3
Speaker 1
1. Schools should have mental health days.
2. Being an only child is better than having siblings.
3. Unhealthy snacks must be prohibited in schools
Speaker 2
1. Schools should have mental health days.
2. Being an only child is better than having siblings.
3. Unhealthy snacks must be prohibited in schools
Speaker 3
1. Staying in a hotel is a better vacation experience than camping outdoors
2. Reading books is a more stimulating and fun activity than watching television
3. Every student should learn basic first aid and CPR.
Speaker 4
1. Staying in a hotel is a better vacation experience than camping outdoors
2. Reading books is a more stimulating and fun activity than watching television
3. Every student should learn basic first aid and CPR.
Speaker 5
1. Music is the most powerful form of art.
2. Online classes are better than in-person classes
3. Robots and artificial intelligence will eventually replace human teachers
Speaker 6
1. Music is the most powerful form of art.
2. Online classes are better than in-person classes
3. Robots and artificial intelligence will eventually replace human teachers
Speaker 7
1. School buses should be legally required to have seatbelts.
2. Visiting the zoo is a more fun educational experience than visiting a museum
3. Traveling by airplane is a superior way to travel compared to driving a car
Speaker 8
1. School buses should be legally required to have seatbelts.
2. Visiting the zoo is a more fun educational experience than visiting a museum
3. Traveling by airplane is a superior way to travel compared to driving a car