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OPENING/CLOSING STATEMENT RUBRIC 
This rubric will evaluate the quality of the opening/closing statement written, questions developed, participation in the trial, and reflection.
Rubric Code: PXA3932
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Subject: Law  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

10 pts

Good

8 pts

Average/Poor

4 pts

Score

(N/A)

Preparation

Excellent

Strong evidence of student research in the OPENING STATEMENT. There were at least 2 quotes from 2 sources used to validate the Resolution.
Good

Some evidence of student research in the OPENING STATEMENT. There was at least 1 quote from 1 source used to validate Resolution.
Average/Poor

Little to no evidence of student research in the OPENING STATEMENT. There was NO QUOTE used to validate Resolution.
Score
Storytelling

Excellent

The Resolution was repeated at least 2 times in the Opening Statement.
Storytelling was extremely clear and easy to align with the Resolution.
Good

The Resolution was mentioned at least 1 time during the Opening Statement. Storytelling was good and aligned with the Resolution.
Average/Poor

The Resolution was NEVER mentioned during the Opening Statement. The Storytelling was all over the place,and I had a hard time aligning it with the Resolution.
Score
The Dispute

Excellent

Student was explicitly clear of what is being disputed. They were strong in their support of their position. No "cut and paste" job here. They used their own words to explain the dispute.
Good

There was evidence of what was being disputed, but it could have been clearer. They were somewhat strong in their support of their position, but could have done more. No cut and paste.
Average/Poor

Student was unclear of what was being disputed. They were weak in their support of their position. They merely read and it appeared to be a "cut and paste" job and not their own words.
Score
Anticipate Opposition

Excellent

Student identified an anticipated argument from the opposition. Student offered a solution to that argument, and it was clear and to the point.
Good

Student identified and anticipated argument from the opposition, but did not follow completely through with a solution to that argument. It was a slight disconnect.
Average/Poor

The student NEVER identified and anticipated argument from the opposition. Student offered no solutions to any arguments that may counter him or her.
Score
Dress/Appearance

Excellent

The attorney dressed in business attire with coat and tie (men) or dress/slacks and jacket (women).
Good

The attorney dressed in casual business attire. Did not wear tie or coat (men) or dress/slacks and jacket (women) but still maintained a nice appearance.
Average/Poor

The attorney was dressed in casual wear not appropriate for courtroom attire.
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