B. Middle School SPAR Event Prompts
Round 1 - 1:30 PM
Speaker 1
There should be more after-school programs.
Living a short happy life is better than living a long dull one
Standardized tests do more good than harm
Speaker 2
There should be more after-school programs.
Living a short happy life is better than living a long dull one
Standardized tests do more good than harm
Speaker 3
Students should have a say in planning the school budget
The Academy Awards should include a public vote
Students should be required to volunteer in the community
Speaker 4
Students should have a say in planning the school budget
The Academy Awards should include a public vote
Students should be required to volunteer in the community
Speaker 5
3D movies are better than regular movies
In school, science is more important than writing
Stories with violent content should be banned from elementary schools
Speaker 6
3D movies are better than regular movies
In school, science is more important than writing
Stories with violent content should be banned from elementary schools
Round 2 - 3:00 PM
Speaker 1
The current grading system in schools is effective
The wealthy should pay more taxes
Advertisting should be banned during children's programs
Speaker 2
The current grading system in schools is effective
The wealthy should pay more taxes
Advertisting should be banned during children's programs
Speaker 3
Performance-enhancing drugs should be allowed in sports
Zoos are unethical
Girl scouts should be paid for selling cookies
Speaker 4
Performance-enhancing drugs should be allowed in sports
Zoos are unethical
Girl scouts should be paid for selling cookies
Speaker 5
War is never justified
Proper grammar and spelling should be used in text messages
Seafood is better than red meat
Speaker 6
War is never justified
Proper grammar and spelling should be used in text messages
Seafood is better than red meat
Round 3 - 4:15 PM
Speaker 1
Fairy tales affect children’s perception of reality.
All childrens’ stories should include a moral
Computers can replace teachers
Speaker 2
Fairy tales affect children’s perception of reality.
All childrens’ stories should include a moral
Computers can replace teachers
Speaker 3
What you do is more important than what you say
Swimming is better exercise than tennis
Galaxy buds are better than AirPods
Speaker 4
What you do is more important than what you say
Swimming is better exercise than tennis
Galaxy buds are better than AirPods
Speaker 5
Tablets (Ipads) Should Replace Textbooks In Schools
A driver's license should be based on physical and mental capabilities, not age
Horses are better than Dogs
Speaker 6
Tablets (Ipads) Should Replace Textbooks In Schools
A driver's license should be based on physical and mental capabilities, not age
Horses are better than Dogs
Finals - 5:45 PM
Speaker 1
Cartoons are a waste of time
Social media brings people together
Healthcare services for all citizens should be fully funded by the government
Speaker 2
Cartoons are a waste of time
Social media brings people together
Healthcare services for all citizens should be fully funded by the government
Speaker 3
Teenagers should be encouraged to get after-school jobs
It's best to eat as much locally sourced food as possible
There are good lessons to be learned from cartoons
Speaker 4
Teenagers should be encouraged to get after-school jobs
It's best to eat as much locally sourced food as possible
There are good lessons to be learned from cartoons
Speaker 5
Current events (news) should be taught in school
Harry Potter is better than The Lord of the Rings
Text messages should be answered on the same day
Speaker 6
Current events (news) should be taught in school
Harry Potter is better than The Lord of the Rings
Text messages should be answered on the same day