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Debate Criteria Rubric Assessing ELL's understanding of the ratification process, and use of L2 in debate. Rubric Code: C37869 By lclem524 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Presentation Grade Levels: 9-12

Debate Criteria Rubric 10 % The Ratification of the U.S. Constitution
	Poor/ 1 0.5 pts	Fair/ 2 1 pts	Good/ 3 1.5 pts	Excellent/ 4 2 pts
Development of Main Ideas 2 pts S picked a clear side— in favor of Henry or Hamilton.	Poor/ 1 Main idea (the side chosen) is unclear or not expressed.	Fair/ 2 Main idea is overly broad or simplistic.	Good/ 3 Main idea is identifiable, but may be somewhat general.	Excellent/ 4 Main idea is clearly stated and specific.
Organization 2 pts S gave organized details about the side they picked.	Poor/ 1 Organization is not coherent.	Fair/ 2 Organization is attempted, but is often unclear.	Good/ 3 Organization is clear, but may be predictable or formulaic.	Excellent/ 4 Organization is clear (details/reasons for picking their side) and fits the topic form.
Use of Details 2 pts S used details in the debate.	Poor/ 1 Details are absent or insufficient to support the main ideas.	Fair/ 2 Details may be off-topic, predictable, or not specific enough.	Good/ 3 Details are relevant, but may be overly general.	Excellent/ 4 Details are relevant, specific, and well-paced.
Vocabulary 2 pts S used new at least 3 vocabulary terms learned in our unit during debate.	Poor/ 1 Vocabulary is limited, general or vague. Uses no new terms.	Fair/ 2 Vocabulary is ordinary and may rely on cliches. Uses one new term.	Good/ 3 Vocabulary is colorful and generally avoids cliches. Uses two new terms.	Excellent/ 4 Vocabulary is exceptionally rich, varied and well-chosen (from the textbook). Uses three or more new terms.
Clarity 2 pts S was well spoken, clear and understandable.	Poor/ 1 Limited ability to control speech mechanics; lack of clarity impairs understandability of the debate.	Fair/ 2 Errors in use of conventions of speech; pronunciation, pace and usage of terms; distract, but do not impede the listener.	Good/ 3 Demonstrates control of conventions of speech, pronunciation, pace and usage of terms.	Excellent/ 4 Demonstrates exceptionally strong command of conventions of speech, pronunciation, pace and usage of terms.