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Debate Assignment 
Debate Assignment
General Debate Rubric to give an idea of debate requirements for those who have never debated.
Rubric Code: K2457A5
By njgilson
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Subject: Education  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Level 4

5 pts

Level 3

4 pts

Level 2

3 pts

Level 1

2 pts

Preparation/In Class use of time

This will be a double weighted category!
Level 4

Both team members/debaters worked solidly to research and prepare for the debate. Class time was used efficiently.
Level 3

Both team members/debaters mostly worked to research and prepare for the debate. Class time was mostly used for it's purpose.
Level 2

One or both team member(s) did not put forth sufficient effort and preparation for the debate. Class time was not used effectively.
Level 1

The team was off task and used their class time ineffectively.
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 (Person 1)

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.
Person 1 - Speech Content

Level 4

Clearly expresses their viewpoint, including many details and examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.
Level 3

Clearly expresses their viewpoint, including some details and examples to support their answer in a somewhat interesting way.
Level 2

Attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including a detail and/or examples to support their answer.
Level 1

Doesn't clearly express their viewpoint, and/or example to support their answer.
Person 2 - Speech Content

Level 4

Clearly expresses their viewpoint, including many details and examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.
Level 3

Clearly expresses their viewpoint, including some details and examples to support their answer in a somewhat interesting way.
Level 2

Attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including a detail and/or examples to support their answer.
Level 1

Doesn't clearly express their viewpoint, and/or 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.
Timing/Speech length

Level 4

Both debaters had speeches that met or exceeded the time requirements.
Level 3

Both debaters attempted to meet the required time for their speeches
Level 2

Both or one of the debaters was short in timing/material
Level 1

Both debaters were not sufficiently prepared and had short speeches.





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