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The Great Energy Debate - The Great Debate - General Debate Rubric to give an idea of debate requirements for those who have never debated. Rubric Code: B24WW9B By Temilyn Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: (General) Type: Assignment Grade Levels: K-5

Debate
	5 pts	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts
Understanding of Topic	5 The student clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented the information convincingly.	4 The student understood the topic in-depth and presented the information with ease.	3 The student seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with some efficiency.	2 The student did not show an adequate understanding of the topic.
Opening Statement	5 Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a clever and interesting way.	4 Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a somewhat interesting way.	3 Opening statement attempts to clearly define the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists 2 major points.	2 Opening statement doesn't define the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons.
Major Point	5 Student clearly expresses their point, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.	4 Student clearly expresses their point, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer in a somewhat interesting way.	3 Student attempts to clearly express their point, including only 2 details and examples to support their answer.	2 Student attempts to clearly express their point, including only 1 detail and example to support their answer.
Rebuttal	5 All counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to accurately defend position.	4 Majority of counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to defend position.	3 Some of counter arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was somewhat able to defend position.	2 Counter-arguments were not accurate and/or relevant. Was unable to defend position.
Respect for Other Team	5 All statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.	4 Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.	3 Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Seldom interrupted or talked over other team members.	2 Statements and responses were consistently not respectful. Consistently interrupted other team or talked over other team members.