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Ms. Moore's Social Studies Group Debate Rubric 
Ms. Moore's Social Studies Group Debate Rubric
Rubric Code: J584W5
By mrlouks
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Under each criterion place your number grade based on the presentation given.
  Poor

0 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Affirmative

Poor

No stance presented.
No points were made.
All points based on opinion not fact.
Fair

No clear stance presented. Some points were made but may not be relevant to the stance.
Some points are factual.
Good

Stance given, position taken was clear. Facts were presented but not backed up.
Excellent

Stance given. Position stated clearly and effectively. Facts were backed up and clearly argued.
Reaseach and Understanding of Topic

Poor

No facts were used and the research was based on opinion.

Research and speech show little or no topic understanding.
Fair

Only a few facts were used and it was mostly based on opinion.

Research and speech show a moderate level of topic understanding.
Good

Statistics/Examples were cited, but some sources may have been missed.

Research and speech show a good level of topic understanding.
Excellent

Statistics/Examples were used correctly and were relevant.

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

Remember the parts of the debate when completing this section.
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.
Negative

Poor

No stance presented.
No points were made.
All points based on opinion not fact.
Fair

No clear stance presented. Some points were made but may not be relevant to the stance.
Some points are factual.
Good

Stance given, position taken was clear. Facts were presented but not backed up.
Excellent

Stance given. Position stated clearly and effectively. Facts were backed up and clearly argued.






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