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Debate
General Debate Rubric
Rubric Code: F243C58
By ggriffitts
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  A

8 pts

B

6 pts

C

4 pts

D

2 pts

Understanding of Topic

A

The team clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented the information convincingly.
B

The team understood the topic in-depth and presented the information with ease.
C

The team seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with some efficiency.
D

The team did not show an adequate understanding of the topic.
Opening Statement

A

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

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

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

Opening statement doesn't define the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons.
Argumentation/Main Points

A

Points clearly expresses their viewpoint, including multiple details and examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.
B

Points clearly express their viewpoint, including multiple details and examples to support their answer in a somewhat interesting way.
C

Points attempt to clearly express their viewpoint, including only a few details and examples to support their answer; but could use more support.
D

Points attempt to clearly express their viewpoint, including minimal details and examples to support their answer. There was minimal support for their argument.
Concluding Statement

A

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

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

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

Opening statement doesn't sum up the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons.
Rebuttal

A

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

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

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

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

A

All cross examinations were accurate, relevant and strong. Were able to accurately defend position and ask poignant questions
B

Majority of cross examinations were accurate, relevant and strong. Were able to defend position but was not as poignant
C

Some of counter arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was somewhat able to defend position but lacked poignancy
D

Counter-arguments were not accurate and/or relevant. Was unable to defend position and no poignant address was made to the other team.
Respect/Professionalism

A

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

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

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

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

A

All material was present and well organized. The team planning was evident and easy to follow. Material was readily available for reference which contributed in team confidence
B

Most material was present and well organized. The team planning was mostly evident and usually easy to follow. Most material was readily available for reference but some confidence/awareness as lacking
C

Some material was present and well organized. The team planning was evident at times but not always usually easy to follow. Some material was available for reference.
D

Little material was present and there was a lack of well organization . The team planning was not evident at and was difficult to follow at times. Little material was available for reference. There was a significant lack of confidence/awareness






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