This document provides a rubric for evaluating student performance in a debate. It assesses students in four categories: performance during the opening and closing statements and questions asked/answered, group dynamic, individual contribution, and debate results. Each category lists criteria for "excellent/very good," "good/acceptable," and "needs improvement" performance. Points are awarded based on the criteria and debate outcomes.
This document provides a rubric for evaluating student performance in a debate. It assesses students in four categories: performance during the opening and closing statements and questions asked/answered, group dynamic, individual contribution, and debate results. Each category lists criteria for "excellent/very good," "good/acceptable," and "needs improvement" performance. Points are awarded based on the criteria and debate outcomes.
This document provides a rubric for evaluating student performance in a debate. It assesses students in four categories: performance during the opening and closing statements and questions asked/answered, group dynamic, individual contribution, and debate results. Each category lists criteria for "excellent/very good," "good/acceptable," and "needs improvement" performance. Points are awarded based on the criteria and debate outcomes.
This document provides a rubric for evaluating student performance in a debate. It assesses students in four categories: performance during the opening and closing statements and questions asked/answered, group dynamic, individual contribution, and debate results. Each category lists criteria for "excellent/very good," "good/acceptable," and "needs improvement" performance. Points are awarded based on the criteria and debate outcomes.
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DEBATE RUBRIC
Name ___________________________________________ Period _____ MWH Honors
Excellent/ Good / Needs
CATEGORY Very Good Acceptable Improvement (10 – 8.5) (8 – 6) (5 – 1) PERFORMANCE I (Opening & Questions Asked) ▪ Student delivered an appropriate opening statement. ▪ Student asked questions during debate; quality and quantity of questions asked considered. Questions asked are linked to thematic essential questions. Willingness to engage in debate. ▪ Use of visuals to support position. ▪ Student played a supporting role and assisted other team members with their tasks. PERFORMANCE II (Closing & Questions Answered) ▪ Student delivered a closing statement ▪ Student answered questions during debate; quality and quantity of questions answered considered. Willingness to engage in debate. (Since jurors do not answer questions, they will be assessed again on quality of questions asked and follow-up questions.) ▪ Use of visuals to support position. ▪ Student played a supporting role and assisted other team members with their tasks. GROUP DYNAMIC ▪ Team addressed, through questions and answers, most historical topics of the theme. ▪ Group members cooperated and were on task throughout planning phase of debate. ▪ Tasks divided equitably among members. ▪ Group was prepared for scheduled and surprise conferences with teacher. ▪ Group was able to discuss approach to debate and progress with teacher. INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION ▪ You made meaningful contributions to your group during planning and execution of debate. ▪ You were a force of unity and focus for the group, as opposed to a negative influence ▪ You assumed an active role in the group as opposed to a passive one. ▪ Based on my observations throughout Phase III and the evaluations completed by group members DEBATE RESULTS ▪ Members of the winning team automatically receive 10 points. ▪ Members of losing team and jury receive up to 10 points at teacher’s discretion.