B. Middle School SPAR Event Prompts

Round 1

  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 health

  2. Speaker 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 health

  3. Speaker 3


    The First Amendment protects hate speech
    Soda should not be sold at schools
    Rated R movies are inappropriate for middle school students

  4. Speaker 4


    The First Amendment protects hate speech
    Soda should not be sold at schools
    Rated R movies are inappropriate for middle school students

  5. Speaker 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 with

  6. Speaker 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

  1. 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 divorce

  2. Speaker 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 divorce

  3. Speaker 3


    People have a responsibility to help one another out
    Community service should be required
    Contact sports should not be offered in high schools

  4. Speaker 4


    People have a responsibility to help one another out
    Community service should be required
    Contact sports should not be offered in high schools

  5. Speaker 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.

  6. 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

  1. Speaker 1


    The moon should be colonized
    Money is the root of all evil
    Protecting the environment should take precedence over industrial advancement.

  2. Speaker 2


    The moon should be colonized
    Money is the root of all evil
    Protecting the environment should take precedence over industrial advancement.

  3. 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 sport

  4. Speaker 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 sport

  5. Speaker 5


    Animals should not be used for human entertainment
    Beauty is subjective
    Students should have a say in planning the school budget

  6. Speaker 6


    Animals should not be used for human entertainment
    Beauty is subjective
    Students should have a say in planning the school budget

Elim 1

  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 together

  2. Speaker 2


    Travel is important for education
    Improvisation should be required in school
    Adopted children are entitled to know about their biological parents

  3. Speaker 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

  1. Speaker 1


    It's best to eat as much locally sourced food as possible
    History class should cover current events
    War is never justified

  2. Speaker 2


    It's best to eat as much locally sourced food as possible
    History class should cover current events
    War is never justified

  3. Speaker 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 versions

  4. Speaker 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 versions

  5. Speaker 5


    Bed sheets are not necessary
    Junk food should be banned from schools
    Creating Art is better than buying art

  6. Speaker 6


    Bed sheets are not necessary
    Junk food should be banned from schools
    Creating Art is better than buying art