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MS Debate Civics Debate #1 General Debate Rubric to give an idea of debate requirements for those who have never debated. Rubric Code: J42WBX By karendecker Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Presentation Grade Levels: 6-8

Civics Debate #1
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Understanding of Topic	Poor The team did not show an adequate understanding of the topic.	Fair The team seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with some efficiency.	Good The team understood the topic in-depth and presented the information with ease.	Excellent The team clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented the information convincingly.
Use of Evidence	Poor Every major point was not supported with facts from the research.	Fair Every major point was supported with facts, from the research., but the relevance was sometimes questionable.	Good Every major point was supported with relevant facts from the research.	Excellent Every major point was well supported with relevant facts from the research. Many sources of research were used.
Speaking Skills	Poor All team members were difficult to hear or understand and did not look at the audience.	Fair Most team members were difficult to hear or understand and did not look at the audience.	Good Most team members spoke clearly, at a reasonable volume, and at an appropriate speed. They appropriately made contact with the audience.	Excellent All team members spoke clearly, at a reasonable volume, and at an appropriate speed. They appropriately made contact with the audience.
Rebuttal	Poor Counter-arguments were not accurate and/or relevant. Was unable to defend position.	Fair Some of counter arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was somewhat able to defend position.	Good Majority of counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to defend position.	Excellent All counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to accurately defend position.
Respect for Other Team	Poor Statements and responses were consistently not respectful. Consistently interrupted other team or talked over other team members.	Fair Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Seldom interrupted or talked over other team members.	Good Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.	Excellent All statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.

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