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Chemistry Debate Chemistry Debate A general rubric designed to inspire a lively debate about any topic at hand. The general style of the debate is: opening statement (3-5 min.) in the affirmative and the negative, rebuttal (3-5 min.) by affirm. and neg., and a closing statement for each side. (3 min) Other categories such as general chemical knowledge can be added. Rubric Code: SA54X9 By rescobar Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Chemistry Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 9-12

Chemistry Debate
	None 0 pts	Partial 1 pts	Complete 2 pts
Speech Length	None < 2 minutes	Partial > 2 minutes <3 minutes	Complete >3 minutes: for the 1st and second speaker. >2 minutes: closing statement
Evidence	None Little to know evidence presented during the 3 speeches.	Partial Evidence presented for some of the arguments	Complete Evidence presented for a majority of arguments from credible sources in each of the 3 speeches for the side.
Refutation	None The 2nd speaker only indirectly refutes the arguments put forth by the other side.	Partial The 2nd speaker directly refutes at least one of the arguments from the other side. Using the "My opponent says..." approach	Complete The 2nd speaker directly refutes at least two of the arguments from the other side. Using the "My opponent says..." approach
Overall Presentation Clarity	None The 1st speaker is not clear and it is difficult to understand the arguments. The speech was obviously not rehearsed.	Partial The 1st speaker was clear, but the arguments were difficult to understand because of a lack of a logical progression.	Complete 1st speaker was clear, to the point and well-rehearsed. It is obvious that thought was put into the opening statement. It is easy for the audience to understand the arguments.
Teamwork	None One teammate has clearly done all of the work and does most of the talking in the debate.	Partial Arguments from each teammate can be identified but there is clear domination by one teammate.	Complete At least one argument from each teammate are woven into the talking points of the team. Every team member takes part in the debate.