A. Open SPAR Event Prompts
Round 1 (A)
Speaker 1
The current grading system in schools is effective
Genetically modified foods are the most viable solution to world hunger
Audiobooks are better than the moviesSpeaker 2
The current grading system in schools is effective
Genetically modified foods are the most viable solution to world hunger
Audiobooks are better than the moviesSpeaker 3
The First Amendment protects hate speech
The quill is mightier than the wand.
Robin Hood is a thief, not a hero.Speaker 4
The First Amendment protects hate speech
The quill is mightier than the wand.
Robin Hood is a thief, not a hero.Speaker 5
The wizarding world is sexist.
The psychological benefits of comfort dogs in stressful environments justify their widespread use.
Children should be consulted before parents divorceSpeaker 6
The wizarding world is sexist.
The psychological benefits of comfort dogs in stressful environments justify their widespread use.
Children should be consulted before parents divorceSpeaker 7
Public shaming is useful
Teachers' unions play a vital role in upholding the quality of education.
Competitive gaming should be recognized as a sportSpeaker 8
Public shaming is useful
Teachers' unions play a vital role in upholding the quality of education.
Competitive gaming should be recognized as a sport
Round 2 (A)
Speaker 1
The constitution of the US should be re-written.
The ability to stream has revolutionized entertainment for the better.
Magical books should be taught in schoolSpeaker 2
The constitution of the US should be re-written.
The ability to stream has revolutionized entertainment for the better.
Magical books should be taught in schoolSpeaker 3
Junk food should be banned from school
Eating meat is not ethical
The resell culture, especially in fashion and collectibles, undermines the true value of products.Speaker 4
Junk food should be banned from school
Eating meat is not ethical
The resell culture, especially in fashion and collectibles, undermines the true value of products.Speaker 5
Public transportation should be free
Cancel culture is good
Cutting military spending would lead to more peaceful societies.Speaker 6
Public transportation should be free
Cancel culture is good
Cutting military spending would lead to more peaceful societies.Speaker 7
Technology makes us more alone.
Police are necessary for safe communities
Subtitles are distractingSpeaker 8
Technology makes us more alone.
Police are necessary for safe communities
Subtitles are distracting
Round 3 (A)
Speaker 1
Stories with violent content should be banned from elementary schools
Science is better than magic
Social media would be a better form of message distribution than The Daily ProphetSpeaker 2
Stories with violent content should be banned from elementary schools
Science is better than magic
Social media would be a better form of message distribution than The Daily ProphetSpeaker 3
Gandolf is the best wizard
Censorship is necessary
It is unconstitutional for the United States government to use money for the support of private schools.Speaker 4
Gandolf is the best wizard
Censorship is necessary
It is unconstitutional for the United States government to use money for the support of private schools.Speaker 5
Hocus Pocus is better than The Craft.
Censoring topics is detrimental to forensics competition
Smartphones are inappropriate for middle school studentsSpeaker 6
Hocus Pocus is better than The Craft.
Censoring topics is detrimental to forensics competition
Smartphones are inappropriate for middle school studentsSpeaker 7
All paper documents should be replaced with electronic versions
Makeup is art
Physical education classes are more important for middle school than math classesSpeaker 8
All paper documents should be replaced with electronic versions
Makeup is art
Physical education classes are more important for middle school than math classes
Finals (A)
Speaker 1
There is intelligent life on other planets.
Technology makes us more alone.
There is no such thing as a just warSpeaker 2
There is intelligent life on other planets.
Technology makes us more alone.
There is no such thing as a just warSpeaker 3
Animals should not be used for human entertainment
Electronic toys are better than traditional toys
Deciding not to have children is a valid choice in contemporary society.Speaker 4
Animals should not be used for human entertainment
Electronic toys are better than traditional toys
Deciding not to have children is a valid choice in contemporary society.Speaker 5
Effort is more important than smarts
All students should be required to take a shop or practical arts class
Learning information from books is better than learning from the internetSpeaker 6
Effort is more important than smarts
All students should be required to take a shop or practical arts class
Learning information from books is better than learning from the internet