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Presidential Debate 2016 
The Great Debate
Rubric Code: BX6BBW9
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Subject: Political Science  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Get lost

5 pts

In the League

10 pts

Runner Up

20 pts

A Winner

30 pts

Opening Statement Content

Get lost

Student presents a position inconsistent with party platform, and/or has no evidence or logic to support it.
In the League

Student presents a position consistent with party platform. This position is supported by only one solid piece of evidence and/or logic.
Runner Up

Student presents a position consistent with party platform. This position is supported by 2 very solid pieces of evidence and/or logic.
A Winner

Student presents a position consistent with party platform. This position is supported by 3 very solid pieces of evidence and/or logic.
Opening Statement Presentation

Get lost

Student does not seem to have a clue what is going on.
In the League

Student consistently refers to notes, creating "dead air" during their presentation. Student's voice and body language convey uncertainty.
Runner Up

Student glances once or twice at notes or stumbles slightly through a statement. Students voice and body language are polite yet assertive.
A Winner

Student is able to make argument without once referring to notes or stumbling through a sentence. Students voice and body language are polite yet assertive.
Response Content

Get lost

Student has no response.
In the League

Student is only able to respond to one argument made by opponent.
Runner Up

Student forcefully responds to all but one of the points made by opponent with a valid and logical rebuttal.
A Winner

Student forcefully responds to each point made by opponent with a valid and logical rebuttal.
Response Presentation

Get lost

Student does not seem to have a clue what is going on.
In the League

Student consistently refers to notes, creating "dead air" during their presentation. Student's voice and body language convey uncertainty.
Runner Up

Student glances once or twice at notes or stumbles slightly through a statement. Students voice and body language are polite yet assertive.
A Winner

Student is able to make argument without once referring to notes or stumbling through a sentence. Students voice and body language are polite yet assertive.










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