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Debate Rubric 
The Great Debate - Tuck Everlasting
General Debate Rubric to give an idea of debate requirements for those who have never debated. This is the Great Debate in Tuck Everlasting
Rubric Code: ZXAWC2C
By sdlutenants
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exceeds Standards

4 pts

Meets Standards

3 pts

Working Towards Standards

2 pts

Below Standards

1 pts

Understanding of Topic

Team Contributions
Exceeds Standards

The team clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented the information convincingly.
Meets Standards

The team understood the topic in-depth and presented the information with ease.
Working Towards Standards

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

The team did not show an adequate understanding of the topic.
Opening Statement

Exceeds Standards

Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a clever and interesting way.
Meets Standards

Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a somewhat interesting way.
Working Towards Standards

Opening statement attempts to clearly define the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists 2 major points.
Below Standards

Opening statement doesn't define the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons.
Major Point(s)

Exceeds Standards

Point #1 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.
Meets Standards

Point #1 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer in a somewhat interesting way.
Working Towards Standards

Point #1 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 2 details and examples to support their answer.
Below Standards

Point #1 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 1 detail and example to support their answer.
Rebuttal

Exceeds Standards

All counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to accurately defend position.
Meets Standards

Majority of counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to defend position.
Working Towards Standards

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

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

Exceeds Standards

Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a clever and interesting way.
Meets Standards

Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a somewhat interesting way.
Working Towards Standards

Opening statement attempts to clearly sum up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists 2 major points.
Below Standards

Opening statement doesn't sum up the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons.
Mechanics

Respect for Opponent, voice, tone, appearance, eye contact
Exceeds Standards

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

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

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

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





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