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Persuasive Debate Speech 
Persuasive Debate Speech
Rubric Code: U2X2WXX
By Bird4773
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Debate Speech
  Novice (65%)

1 pts

Apprentice (75%)

3 pts

Proficient (85%)

5 pts

Distinguished (95%)

15 pts

Audience

How effectively and throroughly your claim and reasons are presented to the audience.
Novice (65%)

Your claim and reasons are never made clear.
Apprentice (75%)

Your claim is mentioned, but is confused with reasons.
Proficient (85%)

Your claim and reasons are given, but not in a concise way. They are confusing and repetitive.
Distinguished (95%)

Your claim and reasons are given clearly and completely.
Eye Contact

The speaker keeps eye contact on their audience and opponents.
Novice (65%)

The speaker read straight from their notes and did not look at anyone.
Apprentice (75%)

The speaker rarely looks at audience or opponent.
Proficient (85%)

The speaker looks at the audience and his opponent most of the time.
Distinguished (95%)

The speaker looks at his audience and opponent almost the entire time.
Elaboration

Speaker clearly uses facts and examples to support the reasons for his or her opinion.
Novice (65%)

There are no facts (sources) or examples mentioned to support the speaker's opinion. Outline was not turned in.
Apprentice (75%)

The facts (sources) and examples are mentioned but are unrelated to or do not clearly established the speaker's opinion. Some aspects of the Outline was turned in.
Proficient (85%)

Most facts (sources) and examples are mentioned and support the speaker's opinion clearly. Most aspects of the Outline was turned in.
Distinguished (95%)

All facts (sources) and examples are mentioned and provide strong support for the speaker's opinion. All aspects of the Outline was turned in.
Voice

The speaker uses language that clearly expresses the point with persuasion.
Novice (65%)

The speaker does not adequate volume or uses a persuasive tone to make the point.
Apprentice (75%)

The speaker attempts to use volume and clarity to express a persuasive tone, but does not make the point.
Proficient (85%)

The speaker uses some volume and clarity to express a persuasive tone, and makes the point.
Distinguished (95%)

The speaker cleverly uses volume and clarity to express a persuasive tone, and makes the point.
Closing Argument

The speaker clearly states reasons and makes sure that they add to the point that they deserve the audiences' vote.
Novice (65%)

The speaker includes several confusing or unnecessary information. The speaker does not mention if they want to change or keep the status quo.
Apprentice (75%)

The speaker includes some confusing and unnecessary information. The speaker does not mention if they want to change or keep the status quo.
Proficient (85%)

The speaker only includes one or less confusing or unnecessary idea. The speaker mentions if they want to change or keep the status quo.
Distinguished (95%)

The speaker uses sound reasons and is to the point. The speaker mentions if they want to change or keep the status quo.
Appropriate Dress

The speaker dressed appropriately in order to look professional for the debate
Novice (65%)

Does not meet attire or basic dress code.
Apprentice (75%)

Student dressed jeans and a t-shirt.
Proficient (85%)

Student dressed in jeans and a nice top.
Distinguished (95%)

Student dressed casual, in nice pants and nice top.
Rebuttal

Argue against Opponent
Novice (65%)

The speaker does not use reasons for a rebuttal effectively
Apprentice (75%)

The speaker attempts the rebuttal effectively, but does not use it to its fullest power.
Proficient (85%)

The speaker uses the rebuttal somewhat adequately and somewhat uses it to its effectively.
Distinguished (95%)

The speaker's rebuttal is effective and uses it productively in the debate.
Time

Speaker should know how much time they get to speak.
Novice (65%)

The speaker extremely goes under the allowed time.
Apprentice (75%)

The speaker goes under the allowed time.
Proficient (85%)

The speaker barely goes under the allowed time
Distinguished (95%)

The speaker speaks within the allowed time.



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