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History Debate 
History Debate
Students choose a topic, follow the research process and create a multimedia presentation or prepare and execute debate
Rubric Code: W24836A
By KEngland
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Subject: History  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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100 %
  Exceptional

Nearly Perfect

10 pts

Very Good

Approaching

9 pts

Good

8 pts

Satisfactory

7 pts

Poor

6 pts

Unacceptable

5 pts

Respect for other Debaters
10 %

Exceptional

Debaters shows absolute respect for other debaters allowing time for presenters to finish arguments without interruptions.
Very Good

Debaters shows respect for other debaters allowing time for presenters to finish arguments without interruptions.
Good

Debaters shows respect for other debaters allowing time for presenters to finish arguments with little interruptions.
Satisfactory

Debaters shows respect for other debaters.
Poor

Debaters shows respect for other debaters and interrupts their presentation
Unacceptable

Debaters shows little or no respect for other debaters and interrupts their presentation
Information/Understanding Topic
20 %

Exceptional

All information presented will be historically accurate. Position Statement (speech) and Information Resource sheet provided will demonstrate an exceptional understanding of assigned topic.
Very Good

Most of the information presented will be historically accurate. Position Statement (speech) and Information Resource sheet provided will demonstrate a keen understanding of assigned topic.
Good

Some of the information presented will be historically accurate. Position Statement (speech) and Information Resource sheet provided will demonstrate an adequate understanding of assigned topic.
Satisfactory

Part of the information presented will be historically accurate. Position Statement (speech) and Information Resource sheet provided will demonstrate a moderate understanding of assigned topic.
Poor

Little of the information presented will be historically accurate. Position Statement (speech) and Information Resource sheet provided will demonstrate a minimal or mediocre understanding of assigned topic.
Unacceptable

Historical information is suspect. No Position Statement (speech) or little or no historical content in statement.
Rebuttal
20 %

Exceptional

Rebuttal will be presented in a calm, logical, non-confrontational manner where appropriate. Rebuttal arguments will be based upon facts known by the debaters. These facts will be available to opponent upon request
Very Good

Most of the rebuttal will be presented in a calm, logical, non-confrontational manner where appropriate. Most of the rebuttal arguments will be based upon facts known by the debaters. Most of the facts will be available to opponent upon request
Good

Some of the rebuttal will be presented in a calm, logical, non-confrontational manner where appropriate. Some of the rebuttal arguments will be based upon facts known by the debaters. Some of the facts will be available to opponent upon request
Satisfactory

There is rebuttal arguments. The rebuttal arguments will be based upon facts known by the debaters.
Poor

If needed there is little or no rebuttal arguements. What arguments there is are based upon facts.
Unacceptable

There is no rebuttal arguments where needed or the rebuttal facts are inaccurate.
Presentation (performance) Style
20 %

Only one member can speak at a time. List of speakers will be given to judges in advance.
Exceptional

Presenter will present all arguments fluidly with occasional help from notes or research material, only going to such material to verify the facts. Presenter can rely on teammates for facts and information to help facilitate arguments.
All arguments will based upon provable or verifiable facts with examples of such available if asked for.
Very Good

Presenter will present most arguments fluidly with occasional help from notes or research material, only going to such material to verify the facts. Presenter can rely on teammates for facts and information to help facilitate arguments and only the presenter will speak. Most arguments will based upon provable or verifiable facts with most examples of such available if asked for.
Good

Presenter will present the arguments with help from notes or research material. Presenter rely on teammates for facts and information to help facilitate arguments with the presenter and teammate speaking occasionally. Some arguments will based upon provable or verifiable facts with some examples of such available if asked for.
Satisfactory

Presenter will present using notes or research material most of the time. Presenter rely on teammates for facts and information to help facilitate arguments. The arguments for the most part are based upon facts but examples are few or not available if asked for.
Poor

Presenter will present mostly reading from notes or research material with both partners presentating.Few of the arguments are based upon provable or verifiable facts, there are few or no examples.
Unacceptable

Debater will present reading from notes or research material. Arguments are not based upon facts.
Organization
20 %

Exceptional

The position statement (speech) both oral and written will be in academic language, clear, concise, and to the point. The statement will include all arguments. Expected rebuttal arguments will follow teams position statement.
Argument, rebuttal, restatement will be presented at appropriate time.
Very Good

Most of the position statement (speech) both oral and written for the most part will be in academic language, clear, concise, and to the point. The statement will include most arguments. Most of the expected rebuttal arguments will follow teams position statement.
Argument, rebuttal, restatement will be presented at appropriate time.
Good

Some of the position statement (speech) both oral and written will be in academic language, clear, concise, and to the point. The statement will include some of the arguments. Some of the expected rebuttal arguments will follow teams position statement.
Argument, rebuttal, restatement will be presented at appropriate time.
Satisfactory

Little of the position statement (speech) orally and written will be in academic language, clear, concise, and to the point. The statement will include all arguments. Expected rebuttal arguments will follow teams position statement.
Argument, rebuttal, restatement will be presented at appropriate time.
Poor

All of the position statement (speech) will be stated or written in conversational language. They will include all arguments. Little or no expected rebuttal arguments will follow teams position statement.
Argument, rebuttal, restatement will be presented at appropriate time.
Unacceptable

No position statement (speech) made or written



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