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Debate Assignment 
Debate Assignment
CommArts 8 - Walnut Creek
Rubric Code: T24W6XB
By njgilson
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Subject: Education  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric CommArts 8 DEBATE
  Level 1

Poor (D)

3 pts

Level 2

Fair (C)

3.5 pts

Level 3

Good (B)

4.25 pts

Level 4

Excellent (A)

5 pts

Understanding of Topic

Level 1

The team did not show an adequate understanding of the topic.
Level 2

The team seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with some efficiency.
Level 3

The team understood the topic in-depth and presented the information with ease.
Level 4

The team clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented the information convincingly.
Presentation/Speech

Level 1

Debater lacked confidence in their speech/presentation. Spoke low or mumbled.
Level 2

Debater spoke with some confidence but was not enunciating clearly.
Level 3

Debater was somewhat confident and spoke at normal rate of speed and volume.
Level 4

Debater spoke extremely clearly and with a confident voice while presenting their point.
Gestures/Composure

Level 1

Debater did not have any gestures and was not composed/serious about the assignment.
Level 2

Debater was not effective with his/her gestures and lacked some composure or seriousness about the assignment
Level 3

Debater used some gestures and did a fair job of taking the assignment seriously.
Level 4

Debater used gestures effectively. He/She took on the role seriously and had excellent composure while presenting.
Use of Evidence

Level 1

Every major point was not supported with facts from the research.
Level 2

Every major point was supported with facts, from the research., but the relevance was sometimes questionable.
Level 3

Every major point was supported with relevant facts from the research.
Level 4

Every major point was well supported with relevant facts from the research. Many sources of research were used.
Rebuttal

Level 1

Counter-arguments were not accurate and/or relevant. Was unable to defend position.
Level 2

Some of counter arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was somewhat able to defend position.
Level 3

Majority of counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to defend position.
Level 4

All counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to accurately defend position.
Respect for Other Team

Used good manners and followed debate etiquette.
Level 1

Statements and responses were consistently not respectful. Consistently interrupted other team 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 3

Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.
Level 4

All statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.





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