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Persuasive Debate Speech 
Persuasive Debate -
Student will work with a group to research both pro & con of an approved topic. He/she will write an individual paper and use that paper as a resource for this debate. Student is expected to dress appropriately for the debate and to be fully prepared with several additional resources.
Rubric Code: GX95ACC
By Bird4773
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Debate Speech
  Novice (65%)

1 pts

Apprentice (75%)

3 pts

Proficient (85%)

5 pts

Distinguished (95%)

10 pts

Audience

How effectively and throroughly your claim and reasons are presented to the audience.
Novice (65%)

Your claim and reasons are never made clear.
Apprentice (75%)

Your claim is mentioned, but is confused with reasons.
Proficient (85%)

Your claim and reasons are given, but not in a concise way. They are confusing and repetitive.
Distinguished (95%)

Your claim and reasons are given clearly and completely.
Eye Contact

The speaker keeps eye contact on their audience and opponents.
Novice (65%)

The speaker read straight from their notes and did not look at anyone.
Apprentice (75%)

The speaker rarely looks at audience or opponent.
Proficient (85%)

The speaker looks at the audience and his opponent most of the time.
Distinguished (95%)

The speaker looks at his audience and opponent almost the entire time.
Elaboration

Speaker clearly uses facts and examples to support the reasons for his or her opinion.
Novice (65%)

There are no facts (sources) or examples mentioned to support the speaker's opinion.
Apprentice (75%)

The facts (sources) and examples are mentioned but are unrelated to or do not clearly established the speaker's opinion.
Proficient (85%)

Most facts (sources) and examples are mentioned and support the speaker's opinion clearly.
Distinguished (95%)

All facts (sources) and examples are mentioned and provide strong support for the speaker's opinion.
Voice

The speaker uses language that clearly expresses the point with persuasion.
Novice (65%)

The speaker does not adequate volume or uses a persuasive tone to make the point.
Apprentice (75%)

The writer attempts to use language to express personality, but it does not make the point.
Proficient (85%)

The speaker uses some language that expresses personality to help make the point.
Distinguished (95%)

The speaker cleverly uses volume and clarity to express a persuasive tone, and makes the point.
Clarification

The speaker clearly states reasons and makes sure that they add to the point. The speaker avoids confusing, unnecessary or unrelated ideas.
Novice (65%)

The speaker includes several confusing or unnecessary ideas to create a rambling essay.
Apprentice (75%)

The speaker includes some confusing and unnecessary information.
Proficient (85%)

The speaker only includes one or less confusing or unnecessary idea.
Distinguished (95%)

The speaker uses sound reasons and is to the point. There are no confusing, unrelated or unnecessary ideas.
Counterargument

The speaker uses a good counterargument and dispels it.
Novice (65%)

The speaker does not include a counterargument.
Apprentice (75%)

The speaker attempts to use a counterargument but does not completely dispel it.
Proficient (85%)

The speaker uses a fair counterargument and dispels it with at least one fact.
Distinguished (95%)

The speaker includes a good counterargument and completely dispels it with two or more facts.
Appropriate Dress

The speaker dressed appropriately in order to look professional for the debate
Novice (65%)

Does not meet attire or basic dress code.
Apprentice (75%)

Student dressed in jeans and a nice top.
Proficient (85%)

Student dressed casual, in nice pants and nice top.
Distinguished (95%)

Student dressed in nice formal attire.
Rebuttal

Argue against Opponent
Novice (65%)

The speaker does not use reasons for a rebuttal effectively
Apprentice (75%)

The speaker attempts the rebuttal effectively, but does not use it to its fullest power.
Proficient (85%)

The speaker uses the rebuttal somewhat adequately and somewhat uses it to its effectively.
Distinguished (95%)

The speaker's rebuttal is effective and uses it productively in the debate.
Time

Speaker should know how much time they get to speak.
Novice (65%)

The speaker extremely goes under the allowed time.
Apprentice (75%)

The speaker goes under the allowed time.
Proficient (85%)

The speaker barely goes under the allowed time
Distinguished (95%)

The speaker speaks within the allowed time.
Proposition

The proposition requires the speaker to use fact, Value, and policy.
Novice (65%)

The speaker uses no propositions.
Apprentice (75%)

The speaker uses one proposition.
Proficient (85%)

The speaker uses two propositions.
Distinguished (95%)

The speaker uses all propositions.



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