B. Middle School SPAR Event Prompts
Round 1
Speaker 1
It is unconstitutional for the United States government to use money for the support of private schools.
Esports deserves the same recognition as traditional physical sports.
Technology promotes better healthSpeaker 2
It is unconstitutional for the United States government to use money for the support of private schools.
Esports deserves the same recognition as traditional physical sports.
Technology promotes better healthSpeaker 3
The First Amendment protects hate speech
Soda should not be sold at schools
Rated R movies are inappropriate for middle school studentsSpeaker 4
The First Amendment protects hate speech
Soda should not be sold at schools
Rated R movies are inappropriate for middle school studentsSpeaker 5
Parents should decide which career their children will pursue
Book smarts are better than street smarts
Movie ratings (G, PG, PG-13, and R) should be done away withSpeaker 6
Parents should decide which career their children will pursue
Book smarts are better than street smarts
Movie ratings (G, PG, PG-13, and R) should be done away with
Round 2
Speaker 1
The 21st century is the most desirable era in which to live.
The internet does more harm than good
Children should be consulted before parents divorceSpeaker 2
The 21st century is the most desirable era in which to live.
The internet does more harm than good
Children should be consulted before parents divorceSpeaker 3
People have a responsibility to help one another out
Community service should be required
Contact sports should not be offered in high schoolsSpeaker 4
People have a responsibility to help one another out
Community service should be required
Contact sports should not be offered in high schoolsSpeaker 5
Boxing is a violent sport that should be banned.
The myth of Santa Claus is beneficial to children.
Homework does more academic damage than it helps.Speaker 6
Boxing is a violent sport that should be banned.
The myth of Santa Claus is beneficial to children.
Homework does more academic damage than it helps.
Round 3
Speaker 1
The moon should be colonized
Money is the root of all evil
Protecting the environment should take precedence over industrial advancement.Speaker 2
The moon should be colonized
Money is the root of all evil
Protecting the environment should take precedence over industrial advancement.Speaker 3
Standardized testing should be abolished in all schools
There should be an Academy Award for the best video game
Competitive gaming should be recognized as a sportSpeaker 4
Standardized testing should be abolished in all schools
There should be an Academy Award for the best video game
Competitive gaming should be recognized as a sportSpeaker 5
Animals should not be used for human entertainment
Beauty is subjective
Students should have a say in planning the school budgetSpeaker 6
Animals should not be used for human entertainment
Beauty is subjective
Students should have a say in planning the school budget
Elim 1
Speaker 1
The voting age should be lowered to engage younger individuals in the democratic process.
Friends need to connect often
Social media brings people togetherSpeaker 2
Travel is important for education
Improvisation should be required in school
Adopted children are entitled to know about their biological parentsSpeaker 3
There is no such thing as a just war
Comic strips should be considered a work of literature, not art
Companies should be required to have at least one female executive
Elim 2
Speaker 1
It's best to eat as much locally sourced food as possible
History class should cover current events
War is never justifiedSpeaker 2
It's best to eat as much locally sourced food as possible
History class should cover current events
War is never justifiedSpeaker 3
Money is the strongest motivation.
Every citizen should be entitled to comprehensive healthcare regardless of their financial situation.
All paper documents should be replaced with electronic versionsSpeaker 4
Money is the strongest motivation.
Every citizen should be entitled to comprehensive healthcare regardless of their financial situation.
All paper documents should be replaced with electronic versionsSpeaker 5
Bed sheets are not necessary
Junk food should be banned from schools
Creating Art is better than buying artSpeaker 6
Bed sheets are not necessary
Junk food should be banned from schools
Creating Art is better than buying art