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Current Issues Debate 
Current Issues Debate
Group debates on current issues in the 2011 Iowa General Assembly.
Rubric Code: C788CA
By Wiesty
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Subject: Political Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

15 pts

Good

12 pts

Fair

10 pts

Poor

7 pts

Research and Topic Understanding

Excellent

The team clearly researched and understood the topic in-depth. Presented information convincingly.
Good

The team researched and mostly understood the topic. Information presented but lacks some persuasion.
Fair

The team seemed to have some research and understanding the main points of the topic. No persuasion.
Poor

The team did not do the research or show an adequate understanding of the topic.
Teamwork

Excellent

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

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.
Fair

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.
Poor

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

Excellent

Participants spoke loudly and clearly without just reading off of a piece of paper. Maintained eye contact with the other team and audience.
Good

Most participants spoke loudly and clearly. Read off papers most of the time. Some eye contact with the other team and audience.
Fair

Participants somewhat hard to understand. Read off papers the entire time. Lack of eye contact with the other team or audience at times.
Poor

Unable to understand participants. Read off papers the entire time. No eye contact with the other team or audience.
Opening Statement

Excellent

Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their major points.
Good

Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists major points.
Fair

Opening statement attempts to clearly define the viewpoint of the team but only lists one major point.
Poor

Opening statement doesn't define the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons.
Body

Excellent

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

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

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

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

Excellent

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

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

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

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






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