Class Debate Rubric
         
Teacher Name:
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CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Information All information presented in the debate was clear, accurate and thorough. Most information presented in the debate was clear, accurate and thorough. Most information presented in the debate was clear and accurate, but was not usually thorough. Information had several inaccuracies OR was usually not clear.
Rebuttal All counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Most counter-arguments were accurate, relevant, and strong. Most counter-arguments were accurate and relevant, but several were weak. Counter-arguments were not accurate and/or relevant
Use of Facts/Statistics Most major points were supported with several relevant facts, statistics and/or examples. Some major points were supported with relevant facts, statistics and/or examples. Few major points were supported with relevant facts, statistics and/or examples. Major Points not supported by facts or statistics.
Presentation Style Team consistently used gestures, eye contact, tone of voice and a level of enthusiasm in a way that kept the attention of the audience. Team usually used gestures, eye contact, tone of voice and a level of enthusiasm in a way that kept the attention of the audience. Team sometimes used gestures, eye contact, tone of voice and a level of enthusiasm in a way that kept the attention of the audience. One or more members of the team had a presentation style that did not keep the attention of the audience.
Perspective/Role Students always made arguments from their assigned point of view. Students generally made arguments from their assigned point of view. Students occasionally presented from their assigned point of view. Students did not present from their assigned point of view.
Understanding of Topic The team clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented their information forcefully and convincingly. The team clearly undestood the topic in-depth and presented their information with ease. The team seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with ease. The team did not show an adequate understanding of the topic.
Respect for Other Team All statements, body language, and responses were respectful and were in appropriate language. Statements and responses were respectful and used appropriate language, but once or twice body language was not. Most statements and responses were respectful and in appropriate language, but there was one sarcastic remark. Statements, responses and/or body language were consistently not respectful.
Date Created: Nov 26, 2006 02:53 pm (CST)

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