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Middle School Debate Rubric Middle School Debate Rubric 7th Grade Class Debates Rubric Code: B9A23A By lsedman31 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8

Middle School Debate Rubric
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Used Research	Poor No facts were used and the research was done on opinion.	Fair Only a few facts were used, and it was mostly based upon opinion.	Good Stats and information was cited, but some sources were missed.	Excellent Facts and statistics were used and sources were cited effectively throughout the student's individual presentation.
Understanding of Topic	Poor Research and speech show little or no topic understanding.	Fair Research and speech show a moderate level of topic understanding.	Good Research and speech show a good level of topic understanding.	Excellent Research and speech show a high level of topic understanding.
Organization & Teamwork	Poor Some group member complete their role. Teacher must redirect team frequently.	Fair Most group members complete their role. Team works together with some teacher redirection.	Good Each group member completes his/her role. Team works together with little teacher redirection.	Excellent Each group member completes his/her role. Team works together with no teacher redirection.
Debate Expectations	Poor Does not meet debate expectations or must be reminded 5 or mores times.	Fair Meets most debate expectations with 3-4 reminders.	Good Meets all debate expectations with 1-2 reminders.	Excellent Speaks only when directed by moderator. Listens carefully to all others speaking. Is polite and respectful to opposing team. Is supportive to teammates.
Speech	Poor Voice is not loud, clear, confident, or expressive. Makes no eye contact with audience.	Fair Voice is sometimes loud, clear, confident, and expressive. Makes little eye contact with audience.	Good Voice is mostly loud, clear, confident, and expressive. Makes some eye contact with audience.	Excellent Voice is loud, clear, confident, and expressive. Makes eye contact with audience.