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Debate Rubrics
Debate Rubrics
Debate Rubrics
Topic and Side : __________________________________________________________ Grade level, Strand, and Section: _________________Date: ______________
Criteria 3 5 8 10 Score
Students are
Students need more
Preparation unprepared to defend Students in preparation Students are well prepared
preparation
the argument
Viewpoints are unclear Some of the viewpoints Most of the viewpoints The viewpoints are clear
Organization
and disorganized are clear and organized are clear and organized and organized
Arguments are not Only some arguments Most arguments are All arguments are strong,
Strength and relevance convincing or relevant are convincing or convincing or relevant convincing or relevant
of supporting relevant
arguments
Arguments lack factual Only some arguments Most arguments are All arguments are
Use of facts and support. are supported with facts supported with facts supported with facts and
examples and examples and examples examples
Voice cannot be heard Voice is difficult to hear Voice is heard most of Voice is well-modulated and
Speaking Voice or unintelligible the time emphasizes the arguments
well
Total Score: