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21 Century Debate Rubric 
Draft of a rubric to be used for evaluation of student debates in topics of Brave New World
Rubric Code: WX5B2X9
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Inadequate

5 pts

Adequate

10 pts

Acceptable

15 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Understanding of Topic

and Use of Evidence

Inadequate

The team did not show an adequate understanding of the topic. Every major point was not supported with facts from the research.
Adequate

Seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with some efficiency. Major points were supported with facts from the research, but relevance was sometimes questionable.
Acceptable

The team understood the topic in-depth and presented the information with ease. Every major point was supported with relevant facts from the research.
Excellent

The team clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented the information convincingly. Every major point was well supported with relevant facts from the research. Many sources of research were used.
Rebuttal

Inadequate

Counter-arguments were not accurate and/or relevant. Team was unable to defend position.
Adequate

Some counter arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Team was somewhat able to defend position.
Acceptable

Majority of counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Team was able to defend position.
Excellent

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

Inadequate

Statements and responses were consistently not respectful. Consistently interrupted other team or talked over other team members.
Adequate

Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Seldom interrupted or talked over other team members.
Acceptable

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

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

Inadequate

One or more team members did not fulfill their speech requirement and team members were not engaged in the research process
Adequate

All team members fulfilled their speech requirements but team members were only moderately active during the research process
Acceptable

All team members fulfilled their speech requirements and were moderate participants during the research process
Excellent

All team members fulfilled or exceeded their speech requirements and were active participants in both the research and debate process
Preparedness & Pre-debate Work

Inadequate

2+ members were not prepared with index cards with notes. 2+ members of the team did not turn in the debate fact sheet.
Adequate

Some team members were not prepared with index cards with notes. 1 or more member did not turn in the debate fact sheet
Acceptable

All team members were prepared with index cards with notes. 1 team member did not turn in their debate fact sheet.
Excellent

All team members were prepared with index cards with notes. All team members have their debate fact sheet turned in










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