A. Open SPAR Event Prompts

Round 1 (A)

  1. 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 movies

  2. Speaker 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 movies

  3. Speaker 3


    The First Amendment protects hate speech
    The quill is mightier than the wand.
    Robin Hood is a thief, not a hero.

  4. Speaker 4


    The First Amendment protects hate speech
    The quill is mightier than the wand.
    Robin Hood is a thief, not a hero.

  5. 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 divorce

  6. Speaker 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 divorce

  7. Speaker 7


    Public shaming is useful
    Teachers' unions play a vital role in upholding the quality of education.
    Competitive gaming should be recognized as a sport

  8. Speaker 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)

  1. 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 school

  2. Speaker 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 school

  3. Speaker 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Speaker 5


    Public transportation should be free
    Cancel culture is good
    Cutting military spending would lead to more peaceful societies.

  6. Speaker 6


    Public transportation should be free
    Cancel culture is good
    Cutting military spending would lead to more peaceful societies.

  7. Speaker 7


    Technology makes us more alone.
    Police are necessary for safe communities
    Subtitles are distracting

  8. Speaker 8


    Technology makes us more alone.
    Police are necessary for safe communities
    Subtitles are distracting

Round 3 (A)

  1. 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 Prophet

  2. Speaker 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 Prophet

  3. Speaker 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Speaker 5


    Hocus Pocus is better than The Craft.
    Censoring topics is detrimental to forensics competition
    Smartphones are inappropriate for middle school students

  6. Speaker 6


    Hocus Pocus is better than The Craft.
    Censoring topics is detrimental to forensics competition
    Smartphones are inappropriate for middle school students

  7. Speaker 7


    All paper documents should be replaced with electronic versions
    Makeup is art
    Physical education classes are more important for middle school than math classes

  8. Speaker 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)

  1. Speaker 1


    There is intelligent life on other planets.
    Technology makes us more alone.
    There is no such thing as a just war

  2. Speaker 2


    There is intelligent life on other planets.
    Technology makes us more alone.
    There is no such thing as a just war

  3. Speaker 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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 internet

  6. Speaker 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