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The Great Debate - 
The Great Debate -
General Debate Rubric to give an idea of debate requirements for those who have never debated.
Rubric Code: M5C36X
By rebullidas
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Public Rubric
Subject: History  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Great

16 pts

On Your Way

14 pts

Needs improvement

12 pts

Understanding of Topic

Great

You understood the topic in-depth and presented the information convincingly.
On Your Way

You seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with some efficiency.
Needs improvement

You did not show an adequate understanding of the topic.
Opening Statement

Great

Opening statement clearly defines your viewpoint and briefly lists 3 major points in a clever and interesting way.
On Your Way

Opening statement attempts to clearly define your viewpoint. there is room for improvment.
Needs improvement

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

Great

Points clearly expresses their viewpoint, including details and examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.
On Your Way

Points attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including little support for their answers.
Needs improvement

Point #1 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 1 detail and example to support their answer.
Rebuttal

Great

All counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to accurately defend position.
On Your Way

Some of counter arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Had trouble defining/defending position.
Needs improvement

Counter-arguments were not accurate and/or relevant. Was unable to defend position.
Concluding Statement

Great

Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a clever and interesting way.
On Your Way

Opening statement attempts to clearly sum up the viewpoint of the team but audience is left wondering.
Needs improvement

Opening statement doesn't sum up the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons.
Respect for Other Team

Great

All statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.
On Your Way

Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Seldom interrupted or talked over other team members.
Needs improvement

Statements and responses were consistently not respectful. Consistently interrupted other team or talked over other team members.






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