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Debate

General Debate Rubric to give an idea of debate requirements for those who have never debated. This is the Great Debate in Tuck Everlasting

Rubric Code: H22633C

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Subject: English

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: 6-8

Debate
	Excellent 10 pts	Good 8 pts	Fair 5 pts
Understanding of Topic	Excellent The team clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented the information convincingly.	Good The team understood the topic in-depth and presented the information with ease.	Fair The team seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with some efficiency.
Opening Statement	Excellent Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a clever and interesting way.	Good Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a somewhat interesting way.	Fair Opening statement attempts to clearly define the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists 2 major points.
Major Point 1	Excellent Point #1 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.	Good Point #1 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer in a somewhat interesting way.	Fair Point #1 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 2 details and examples to support their answer.
Major Point 2	Excellent Point #2 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.	Good Point #2 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer in a somewhat interesting way.	Fair Point #2 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 2 details and examples to support their answer.
Major Point 3	Excellent Point #3 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.	Good Point #3 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer in a somewhat interesting way.	Fair Point #3 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 2 details and examples to support their answer.
Rebuttal	Excellent All counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to accurately defend position.	Good Majority of counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to defend position.	Fair Some of counter arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was somewhat able to defend position.
Concluding Statement	Excellent Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a clever and interesting way.	Good Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a somewhat interesting way.	Fair Opening statement attempts to clearly sum up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists 2 major points.
Respect for Other Team	Excellent All statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.	Good Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.	Fair Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Seldom interrupted or talked over other team members.

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