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Persuasive Debate - 
Persuasive Debate -
Student will work with a group to research both pro & con of an approved topic. He/she will write an individual paper and use that paper as a resource for this debate. Student is expected to dress appropriately for the debate and to be fully prepared with several additional resources. Personal Introduction is worth 4 points.
Rubric Code: ZX7A96C
By mitchellkarnes
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Debate
  Novice

1 pts

Apprentice

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Distinguished

4 pts

Audience

How effectively and throroughly your claim and reasons are presented to the audience.
Novice

Your claim and reasons are never made clear.
Apprentice

Your claim is mentioned, but is confused with reasons.
Proficient

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

Your claim and reasons are given clearly and completely.
Organization

The information is presented is in an organized, clear, effective way.
Novice

Ideas run together with no clear organizational structure. Repetitive.
Apprentice

Ideas are unclear and there is little evidence of logical reasoning or organization.
Proficient

Speaker gives clear reasons for the their opinion, but some are repetitive or unclear.
Distinguished

Speaker presents his/her opinion and reasons clearly and logically. One idea flows into the other.
Elaboration

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

There are no facts or examples to support the speaker's opinion. No rhetorical devices are used.
Apprentice

The facts and examples are unrelated to or do not clearly established the speaker's opinion. No rhetorical devices are used, or they are used ineffectively.
Proficient

Most facts and examples support the speaker's opinion clearly. One rhetorical device is used.
Distinguished

All facts and examples provide strong support for the speaker's opinion. More than one rhetorical device is used, and it is used effectively.
Voice

The speaker uses language that clearly expresses the point.
Novice

The writer does not include any language that expresses their personality to help make the point.
Apprentice

The writer attempts to use language to express personality, but it does not make the point.
Proficient

The speaker uses some language that clearly expresses the point.
Distinguished

The speaker cleverly uses language that expresses the point in an interesting and memorable way.
Clarification

The speaker clearly states reasons and makes sure that they add to the point. The speaker avoids confusing, unnecessary or unrelated ideas.
Novice

The speaker includes several confusing or unnecessary ideas to create a rambling essay.
Apprentice

The speaker includes some confusing and unnecessary information.
Proficient

The speaker only includes one or less confusing or unnecessary idea.
Distinguished

The speaker uses sound reasons and is to the point. There are no confusing, unrelated or unnecessary ideas.
Counterargument

The speaker uses a good counterargument and dispels it.
Novice

The speaker does not include a counterargument.
Apprentice

The speaker attempts to use a counterargument but does not completely dispel it.
Proficient

The speaker uses a fair counterargument and dispels it with at least one fact.
Distinguished

The speaker includes a good counterargument and completely dispels it with two or more facts.
Appropriate Dress

The speaker dressed appropriately in order to look professional for the debate
Novice

Does not meet attire or basic dress code
Apprentice

Student dressed in basic dress code.
Proficient

Student dressed in nice casual attire.
Distinguished

Student exceeded "nice casural" attire requirement
Crossfire

Cross Examination of Opponent
Novice

The speaker does not use cross examination effectively
Apprentice

The speaker attempts cross examination effectively, but does not use it to its fullest power.
Proficient

The speaker uses cross examination somewhat adequately and somewhat uses it to its effectively.
Distinguished

The speaker's cross examination is effective and uses the cross productively in the debate.



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