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Astronomy Controversies Debate 
The Great Debate - Tuck Everlasting
Rubric Code: GX3XX29
By KBrobst
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Very Good

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Understanding of Topic

Excellent

The team clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented the information convincingly.
Very Good

The team understood the topic in-depth and presented the information with ease.
Needs Improvement

The team seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with some efficiency.
Poor

The team did not show an adequate understanding of the topic.
Opening Statement

Excellent

Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a clever and interesting way. Opening statement is 2:30-3 minutes long.
Very Good

Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a somewhat interesting way. Opening statement is 2-2:29 minutes long.
Needs Improvement

Opening statement attempts to clearly define the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists 2 major points. Opening statement is less than 2 minutes long.
Poor

Opening statement doesn't define the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons. Opening statement is less than 1 minute long.
Major Point 1

Excellent

Point #1 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and/or examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.
Very Good

Point #1 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and/or examples to support their answer in a somewhat interesting way.
Needs Improvement

Point #1 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 2 details and/or examples to support their answer.
Poor

Point #1 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 1 detail an/or example to support their answer.
Major Point 2

Excellent

Point #2 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and/or examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.
Very Good

Point #2 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and/or examples to support their answer in a somewhat interesting way.
Needs Improvement

Point #2 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 2 details and/or examples to support their answer.
Poor

Point #2 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 1 detail and/or example to support their answer.
Major Point 3

Excellent

Point #3 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and/or examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.
Very Good

Point #3 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and/or examples to support their answer in a somewhat interesting way.
Needs Improvement

Point #3 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 2 details and/or examples to support their answer.
Poor

Point #3 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 1 detail and/or example to support their answer.
Rebuttal

Excellent

All counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to accurately defend position. Rebuttal time is 2:30-3 minutes long.
Very Good

Majority of counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to defend position. Rebuttal Time is 2-2:29 minutes long.
Needs Improvement

Some of counter arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was somewhat able to defend position. Rebuttal Time is less than 2 minutes long.
Poor

Counter-arguments were not accurate and/or relevant. Was unable to defend position. Rebuttal time is less than 1 minute long.
Closing Statement

Excellent

Closing statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a clever and interesting way. Closing statement is 2:30-3 minutes long.
Very Good

Closing statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a somewhat interesting way. Closing statement is 2-2:29 minutes long.
Needs Improvement

Closing statement attempts to clearly sum up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists 2 major points. Closing statement is less than 2 minutes long.
Poor

Closing statement doesn't sum up the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons. Closing statement is less than 1 minute long.
Respect for Other Team

Excellent

All statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.
Very Good

Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.
Needs Improvement

Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Seldom interrupted or talked over other team members.
Poor

Statements and responses were consistently not respectful. Consistently interrupted other team or talked over other team members.
Work Submission

Excellent

All work (script and MLA Works Cited) was submitted on time and in the correct format (Google Doc or hard copy).
Very Good
Needs Improvement
Poor

All work (script and MLA Works Cited) was not submitted on time and/or in the correct format (Google Doc or hard copy).





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