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Baloon debate 
The Great Debate - Tuck Everlasting
General Debate Rubric to give an idea of debate requirements for those who have never debated.
Rubric Code: ZX645W5
By IvanCardenas
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Level 4

4 pts

Level 3

3 pts

Level 2

2 pts

Level 1

1 pts

Opening Statement

Level 4

Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a clever and interesting way.
Level 3

Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a somewhat interesting way.
Level 2

Opening statement attempts to clearly define the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists 2 major points.
Level 1

Opening statement doesn't define the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons.
Major Points

Level 4

All points/arguments clearly express their viewpoint, including several details and examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.
Level 3

Most points express their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer in a somewhat interesting way.
Level 2

Most points express their viewpoint. However, there are very few deatils to support their arguments.
Level 1

There are no clear arguments or deatils to support ideas presented.
Useful language

Level 4

The student used a wide range of the expressions in the useful language box for the different parts of the debate.
Level 3

The student used some of the expressions in the useful language box for the different parts of the debate.
Level 2

The student used a few of the expressions in the useful language box for the different parts of the debate.
Level 1

The student used no expressions at all in the useful language box for the different parts of the debate.
Body language and enthusiasm

Level 4

The student at all times used body language, eye contact, an appropriate picth and enthusiasm to keep the audience engaged.
Level 3

The student generally used body language, eye contact, an appropriate picth and enthusiasm to keep the audience engaged.
Level 2

The student sometimes used body language, eye contact, an appropriate picth and enthusiasm to keep the audience engaged.
Level 1

The student did not succeed in using body language, eye contact, an appropriate picth and enthusiasm to keep the audience engaged.
Rebuttal

Level 4

All counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to accurately defend position.
Level 3

Majority of counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to defend position.
Level 2

Some of counter arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was somewhat able to defend position.
Level 1

Counter-arguments were not accurate and/or relevant. Was unable to defend position.
Concluding Statement

Level 4

Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a clever and interesting way.
Level 3

Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a somewhat interesting way.
Level 2

Opening statement attempts to clearly sum up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists 2 major points.
Level 1

Opening statement doesn't sum up the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons.
Respect for Other Participants

Level 4

All statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.
Level 3

Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.
Level 2

Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Seldom interrupted or talked over other team members.
Level 1

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





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