Class Debate : Assignment #2

CATEGORY Information 4
All information presented in the debate was clear, accurate and thorough.

3
Most information presented in the debate was clear, accurate and thorough.

2
Most information presented in the debate was clear and accurate, but was not usually thorough.

1
Information had several inaccuracies OR was usually not clear.

Argumentation

All counterarguments were accurate, relevant and strong.

Most counterarguments were accurate, relevant, and strong.

Most counterCounter-arguments arguments were were not accurate accurate and and/or relevant relevant, but several were weak.

Use of Facts/Statistics

Every major point was well supported with several relevant facts, statistics and/or examples.

Every major point was adequately supported with relevant facts, statistics and/or examples. The team clearly undestood the topic in-depth and presented their information with ease. Most arguments were clearly tied to an idea (premise) and organized in a tight, logical fashion.

Every major point Every point was not was supported with supported. facts, statistics and/or examples, but the relevance of some was questionable. The team seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with ease. The team did not show an adequate understanding of the topic.

Understanding of Topic

The team clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented their information forcefully and convincingly. All arguments were clearly tied to an idea (premise) and organized in a tight, logical fashion.

Organization

All arguments were Arguments were not clearly tied to an clearly tied to an idea idea (premise) but (premise). the organization was sometimes not clear or logical. Most statements and responses were respectful and in appropriate language, but there was one sarcastic remark. Students had the intention to support their partners argument as part of the team. Statements, responses and/or body language were consistently not respectful.

Respect for Other Team

All statements, body language, and responses were respectful and were in appropriate language. Students fully supported their partners argument as part of the team.

Statements and responses were respectful and used appropriate language, but once or twice body language was not. Students supported some of their partners arguments as part of the team.

Collaborative work

Students didnt support their partners arguments at all.