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Should Pluto be considered a planet, again?

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: JX44WWX

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Subject: Science

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 6-8

Debate
	Level 4 40 pts	Level 3 30 pts	Level 2 20 pts	Level 1 10 pts
Understanding of Topic	Level 4 The team clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented the information convincingly.	Level 3 The team understood the topic in-depth and presented the information with ease.	Level 2 The team seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with some efficiency.	Level 1 The team did not show an adequate understanding of the topic.
Opening Statement	Level 4 Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a clever and interesting way.	Level 3 Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a somewhat interesting way.	Level 2 Opening statement attempts to clearly define the viewpoint of the team 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.
Major Point 4	Level 4 Point #4 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.	Level 3 Point #4 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer in a somewhat interesting way.	Level 2 Point #4 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 2 details and examples to support their answer.	Level 1 Point #4 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 team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a clever and interesting way.	Level 3 Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the team 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 team and briefly lists 2 major points.	Level 1 Opening statement doesn't sum up the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons.
Respect for Other Team	Level 4 All statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.	Level 3 Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.	Level 2 Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Seldom interrupted or talked over other team members.	Level 1 Statements and responses were consistently not respectful. Consistently interrupted other team or talked over other team members.

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