iRubric: Current Issues Debate rubric

Team members worked well together and effectively used worktime in class. All members equally contributed to debate.

Team members worked well together and effectively used worktime in class most of the time. All members contributed to debate, but a few carried more of the work.

Team members struggled working together or did not effectively use worktime in class most of time. There was an obvious divide between those who did and did not contribute.

Team members didn't work together or use class worktime effectively.

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

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

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

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

Points are clearly expresed and include at details and examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.

Points are clearly expressed and include at least details and examples to support their answer in a somewhat interesting way.

One point is expressed and includes at least details and examples to support their answer. Lacks additional points with clear arguments and details.

No clear argument or points presented. No details or examples.

Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the team and briefly re-states their major points. Persuasive.

Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the team and briefly re-states two major points. Somewhat persuasive.

Opening statement attempts to clearly sum up the viewpoint of the team but only re-states one major point. No persuasion.

Opening statement doesn't sum up the viewpoint and doesn't re-state major reasons.