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Lincoln-Douglas Debate Rubric 
Lincoln-Douglas Debate Rubric
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Rubric Code: S2W8735
By tvannort
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Lincoln-Douglas Debate
  Grade A

5 pts

Grade B

4 pts

Grade C

3 pts

Grade D

2 pts

Understanding of Topic

Grade A

The debater clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented the information convincingly.
Grade B

The debater understood the topic in-depth and presented the information with ease.
Grade C

The debater seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with some efficiency.
Grade D

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

1:30+
Grade A

Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the argument and briefly lists their 3 major points in a clever and interesting way.

See below.
Grade B

Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a somewhat interesting way.

See below.
Grade C

Opening statement attempts to clearly define the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists 2 major points.

See below.
Grade D

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

See below.
Major Points

Goes with above.
Grade A

Points clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.
Grade B

Points clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 3 details and examples to support their answer in a somewhat interesting way.
Grade C

Points attempt to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 2 details and examples to support their answer.
Grade D

Points attempt to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 1 detail and example to support their answer.
Cross Examination

1:00+
Grade A

The debater effectively asks clear analytical questions to further their argument. Their responses, while under cross examination, further expand the argument and focused on the resolution.
Grade B

The debater somewhat effectively asks clear analytical questions to further their argument. Their responses, while under cross examination, to some extent expand the argument and focused on the resolution.
Grade C

The debater does not ask sufficient analytical questions to further their argument. The responses, while under cross examination, do not expand the argument and strayed from the resolution.
Grade D

The debater did not ask analytical questions to further their argument. The responses, while under cross examination, hindered the argument and strayed from the resolution.
Rebuttal/Conclusion

1:00+
Grade A

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

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

Majority of counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to defend position.

Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a somewhat interesting way.
Grade C

Some of counter arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was somewhat able to defend position.

Concluding statement attempts to clearly sum up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists 2 major points.
Grade D

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

Concluding statement doesn't sum up the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons.
Presentation & Timing

Grade A

Awesome delivery, command, & performance.
Spot on time.
Prepared.
Grade B

Pretty good delivery,command, & performance.
Almost spot on.
Somewhat prepared.
Grade C

Ok delivery, command, & performance.
Missing on time.
I guess I'm prepared.
Grade D

Bad. Just bad. What are you doing?
What time?
Preparation? What's that?






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