Making an Argument

Blue Valley High School

Students Name:
Criteria

1
Re-Do

Period:
2
Tournament
Worthy
The flower has
some trouble but
generally follows.

3
Finals Worthy

Signpost

No signposting
present

The flow-er
follows easily.
Signposts are clear
and concise.

Taglines

No taglines given.

Clear taglines on
evidence hard to
follow on analysis.

Clear and powerful

taglines given on
every argument.

Explanations
And
Impact

No explanations
or evidence.

Explanations
and/or evidence is
given.

Winning
explanations and
great evidence
follow each
tagline.

Pathos &
Poise

Speaker appears
unprofessional

The speaker has

moments of
intensity and
desire.

The speaker looks

and acts like they
expect to win.
They have lots of
positive energy
and poise.

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