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The Great Debate - The Great Debate - Tuck Everlasting General Debate Rubric to give an idea of debate requirements for those who have never debated. Rubric Code: H4AX32 By daniellelee Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8

Debate
	Great (N/A)	On Your Way (N/A)	Needs improvement (N/A)
Understanding of Topic	Great The team clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented the information convincingly.	On Your Way The team seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with some efficiency.	Needs improvement The team did not show an adequate understanding of the topic.
Opening Statement	Great Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a clever and interesting way.	On Your Way Opening statement attempts to clearly define the viewpoint of the team. there is room for improvment.	Needs improvement Opening statement doesn't define the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons.
Body of Debate	Great Points clearly expresses their viewpoint, including details and examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.	On Your Way Points attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including little support for their answers.	Needs improvement Point #1 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 1 detail and example to support their answer.
Rebuttal	Great All counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to accurately defend position.	On Your Way Some of counter arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Had trouble defining/defending position.	Needs improvement Counter-arguments were not accurate and/or relevant. Was unable to defend position.
Concluding Statement	Great Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a clever and interesting way.	On Your Way Opening statement attempts to clearly sum up the viewpoint of the team but audience is left wondering.	Needs improvement Opening statement doesn't sum up the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons.
Respect for Other Team	Great All statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.	On Your Way Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Seldom interrupted or talked over other team members.	Needs improvement Statements and responses were consistently not respectful. Consistently interrupted other team or talked over other team members.