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Oral Arguments Grading criteria for the oral argument/debate Rubric Code: B7CXX5 By rskomisar Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Law Type: Project Grade Levels: 9-12

Group Debate-Attorneys Enter rubric description
	Beginning 1 pts	Developing 2 pts	Accomplished 3 pts	Exemplary 4 pts
Quality of Argument Are you persuasive?	Beginning Argument is virtually non-existent, no evidence, dis-organized.	Developing Argument is relatively sound, yet lacks evidence or research to support claims made by counsel.	Accomplished Sound argument supported by 3-4 pieces of persuasive evidence/research.	Exemplary Sound argument incorporating 5+ pieces of evidence/research to support claim.
Oral Presentation Voice projection, body language, grammar and pronunciation, organization	Beginning Attorney is unable to present case to the court.	Developing Attorney exhibits significant "stage fright", but is able to argue case. Presentation may negatively affect the overall strength of case.	Accomplished Attorney may exhibit 1-2 instances of unassuredness or "nervy" behavior, but the overall argument is not affected and the attorney argues the case well.	Exemplary Attorney maintains eye contact, projects voice clearly at all times, and maintains proper posture and mannerisms. Argument is enhanced by the attorney's strong presentation.
Creativity Novelty of argument, adherence to established norms	Beginning Attorney clearly did not research the case thoroughly or attempt to think about more than one avenue to argue the case. Attorney breaks format repeatedly.	Developing Attorney may examine 1-2 potential avenues, yet not fully elucidate or research each properly. Attorney breaks format 2-3 times.	Accomplished Attorney examines more than one potential argument and researches each very well. Attorney breaks format 1-2 times.	Exemplary Attorney exhibits multiple avenues of thought regarding how to argue the case, researched extensively. Attorney breaks format repeatedly ;)