iRubric: Candy Debate: Skittles Vs Starburst rubric

Opening Statement:
The team’s opening statement contains all the elements necessary
--Hook
--Preview of arguments
--Nod to other side
--Concluding sentence

Excellent opening statements are very passionate, attention-getting, and informative at the same time

Opening statement contains all of the elements necessary:
--Hook
--Preview of arguments
--Nod to other side
--Concluding sentence

Good opening statements have passion, and are mostly successful at grabbing attention (but could use more striking statements.) The opener remains informative.

Opening statement contains most of the necessary elements, but may be missing or skimming over one or two requirements:
--Hook
--Preview of arguments
--Nod to other side
--Concluding sentence

Fair opening statements lack some passion, and have some trouble catching the audience's attention. The opening may not be as informative as the audience needs to anticipate what will come next in arguments.

Opening statement contains very few or none of the necessary requirements:
--Hook
--Preview of arguments
--Nod to other side
--Concluding sentence

Opening statements that need more work lack passion and have difficulty catching the audience's attention. The opening is not as informative as the audience needs, and the audience will not be able to predict any upcoming arguments.

Excellent rebuttals oppose the claims brought up by the other team with factual arguments/rebuttal. The rebuttal fully contradicts the points the opposite team came up with and yet is adequate to keep opinions of the opposing team and their arguments positive and valid. Rebuttals are used as an attack on the arguments made by the other team, rather than the team itself.

Good rebuttals oppose the claims brought up by the other team with factual arguments/rebuttal. The rebuttal mostly contradicts the points the opposite team came up with and mostly keeps a positive outlook on the views of the other team, though some jabs are present. Rebuttals are mostly used as an attack on the arguments made by the other team, rather than the team itself.

Fair rebuttals oppose the claims brought up by the other team with some facts, but mostly with unsubstantiated claims. The rebuttal somewhat contradicts the points the opposite team came up with, though some of the Rebuttals are used as a negative attack on the other team.

Rebuttals that need work either do not oppose claims from the other side at all, or they rebut with wild, and unsubstantiated claims. The rebuttal hardly contradicts the points the opposite team came up with, and those points that attempt are negative and attacking.

Excellent debates are presented with obvious interest and investment from the members involved.
Body movement and posture shows engagement, and is appropriate to a formal speech.
Vocal presentation is clear, articulate, and loud enough for the audience to understand all of the points being presented.
Eye contact is given to the audience in appropriate measure.

Good debates are presented with interest and investment from the members involved.
Body movement and posture shows some engagement, and is appropriate to a formal speech, though a more engaging stance or movement could amp things up.
Vocal presentation is mostly clear and articulate, though volume or passionate speech could be improved.
Eye contact is given to the audience in good measure, but tends to stick more on the opposing team or the speaking aids.

Fair debates are presented with limited interest and investment from the members involved.
Body movement and posture shows limited engagement.
Vocal presentation is somewhat clear, though a louder voice or more passion is needed to be more appealing
Eye contact is sometimes given to the audience, but the gaze lingers for long periods of time on notes or the other team.

Debates that need work are presented with almost no interest or engagement by the members involved. Body movement and posture shows boredom or disengagement.
Vocal presentation is unclear, too quiet, or monotone.
Eye contact is rarely given to the audience.