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To Dam or Not to Dam! 
The Great Debate - Tuck Everlasting
Group debates over the issue of damming a river on their island. Each group is divided in half, with one side pro and the other side anti. The winning debate team decides the fate of the dam project.
Rubric Code: Z77694
By Jetstorm29
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Beginning

1 pts

Developing

2 pts

Mastering

3 pts

Opening Statement

Beginning

Opening statement attempts to clearly define the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists0-2 major points.
Developing

Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points.
Mastering

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

Beginning

The team seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with some efficiency.
Developing

The team understood the topic in-depth and presented the information with ease.
Mastering

The team clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented the information convincingly.
Major Point 1

Beginning

Point #1 attempts to express their viewpoint, but does not including details and examples to support their answer.
Developing

Point #1 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 1 detail and example to support their answer.
Mastering

Point #1 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 2-3 details and examples to support their answer.
Major Point 2

Beginning

Point #2 attempts to express their viewpoint, but does not including details and examples to support their answer.
Developing

Point #2 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 1 detail and example to support their answer.
Mastering

Point #2 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 2-3 details and examples to support their answer.
Major Point 3

Beginning

Point #3 attempts to express their viewpoint, but does not including details and examples to support their answer.
Developing

Point #3 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 1 detail and example to support their answer.
Mastering

Point #3 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 2-3 details and examples to support their answer.
Major Point 4

Beginning

Point #4 attempts to express their viewpoint, but does not including details and examples to support their answer.
Developing

Point #4 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 1 detail and example to support their answer.
Mastering

Point #4 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 2-3 details and examples to support their answer.
Rebuttal

Beginning

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

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

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

Beginning

Opening statement attempts to sum up the viewpoint of the team and may list 0-1 major points.
Developing

Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 1-2 major points.
Mastering

Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points.
Respect for Other Team

Beginning

Some statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Very little PRIDE was shown by the team, because they 'buzzed ineffectively.' They often interrupted or talked over other team members.
Developing

Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. PRIDE was shown most times by the team, because they 'buzzed effectively.' They rarely interrupted or talked over other team members.
Mastering

All statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. PRIDE was shown by the team, because they 'buzzed effectively.' They never interrupted or talked over other team members.





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