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Fact vs. Fiction Debate Fact vs. Fiction Debate Teams will demonstrate the ability to differentiate between fact and fiction as part of the problem solving process for a given scenario. (Debate-style team activity) Example scenario: Is genetic engineering valuable? Prior to the live debate, students will research and utilize resources to format the fact/fiction items that they will persuade the other team to accept. (Team 1 will argue, YES genetic engineering is valuable. Team 2 will argue, NO genetic engineering is NOT valuable.) Rubric Code: S5A792 By mhyne_022 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Vocational Type: Presentation Grade Levels: 9-12

Fact vs. Fiction
	Poor 0 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 4 pts
Problem solving	Poor DOES NOT MEET Does NOT analyze fact vs. fiction to solve problem(s).	Fair MEETS Analyzes fact vs. fiction to solve problem(s).	Good EXCEEDS In great detail, analyzes fact vs. fiction to solve problem(s).
Knowledge of Comprehension	Poor DOES NOT MEET Does not know how to tell the difference between fact and fiction. Extra help needed.	Fair MEETS Understands how to differentiate between fact and fiction but still requires some extra help.	Good EXCEEDS Has good grasp of fact vs. fiction concept. No extra help needed at this point.
Critical Analysis	Poor DOES NOT MEET Student accepts all information as fact. Student does NOT question the validity and reliability of information presented as fact(s).	Fair MEETS Student demonstrates a strong ability to critically question the validity and reliability of information presented as fact(s).	Good EXCEEDS Student demonstrates a strong ability to critically question the validity and reliability of information presented as fact(s).
Participation	Poor DOES NOT MEET Student does NOT show interest and does NOT participate in discussion.	Fair MEETS Appears to pay attention and does participate in the discussion.	Good EXCEEDS Shows active listening, asks and answers questions during discussion.
Conclusion	Poor DOES NOT MEET No attempt is made to conclude the debate. No facts are mentioned.	Fair MEETS Team attempts to offer a conclusion, but does not have a strong understanding of the facts. Includes 1 or 2 facts in the conclusion.	Good EXCEEDS Team attempts to offer a conclusion by exhibiting a strong understanding of the facts. Includes 3 or more facts in the conclusion.