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For and Against Debate

For and Against Debate. Students have to debate with a native teacher about his/her on view of a given topic.

Rubric Code: D2XAB7X

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Subject: Communication

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Debate
	Level 4 6 pts	Level 3 3 pts	Level 2 2 pts	Level 1 1 pts
Understanding of Topic	Level 4 The student clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented the information convincingly.	Level 3 The student understood the topic in-depth and presented the information with ease.	Level 2 The student seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with some efficiency.	Level 1 The student did not show an adequate understanding of the topic.
Opening Statement	Level 4 Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of The student and briefly lists their 3 major points in a clever and interesting way.	Level 3 Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint ofThe student and briefly lists their 3 major points in a somewhat interesting way.	Level 2 Opening statement attempts to clearly define the viewpoint of The student and briefly lists 2 major points.	Level 1 Opening statement doesn't define the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons.
Major Point 1	Level 4 Point #1 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.	Level 3 Point #1 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer in a somewhat interesting way.	Level 2 Point #1 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 2 details and examples to support their answer.	Level 1 Point #1 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 1 detail and example to support their answer.
Major Point 2	Level 4 Point #2 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.	Level 3 Point #2 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer in a somewhat interesting way.	Level 2 Point #2 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 2 details and examples to support their answer.	Level 1 Point #2 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 1 detail and example to support their answer.
Major Point 3	Level 4 Point #3 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.	Level 3 Point #3 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer in a somewhat interesting way.	Level 2 Point #3 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 2 details and examples to support their answer.	Level 1 Point #3 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 1 detail and example to support their answer.
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 student and briefly lists their 3 major points in a clever and interesting way.	Level 3 Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of The student 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 student and briefly lists 2 major points.	Level 1 Opening statement doesn't sum up the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons.
Closing Statement	Level 4 Student restates their claim. He/She reminds their audience of the evidence in a clever way.	Level 3 Student restates their claim. He/She reminds their audience of the evidence in a interesting way.	Level 2 Student restates their claim. He/She forgets to reminds their audience of the evidence.	Level 1 Student does not have a closing statement.

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