Student Name:__________________________________________

Date: __________

Debate Motion / Position:_________________________________________________

DEBATE RUBRIC

Viewpoint

Viewpoints are clear

and organized.

Most viewpoints are

clear.

Viewpoints are
unclear and
disorganized.

Use of facts and

examples

Arguments are
supported with facts
and examples.

Most arguments are

supported with facts
and examples.

Arguments lack
factual support.

Relevance and
strength of
supporting
arguments

All arguments are

supported, relevant,
strong and
convincing.

Many, but not all,

arguments are
supported, relevant
and convincing.

Very few arguments

are supported,
strong and
convincing.

Speaking voice

Voice can always

be heard.

Voice is heard most

of the times.

Voice is difficult to
hear.

Preparation

Student is well
prepared.

Student needs more

preparation.

Student is
unprepared to
defend arguments.

Use of the
language
(grammar /
accuracy)

Student uses the

language
accurately. Very few
grammatical errors
occur.

Fluency of the
language

Student uses the

language fluently.
The discourse is
easy to follow.

Student uses the

language fairly
accurately. Some
errors occur but
they do not impede
putting the message
across.
Student uses the
language fairly
fluently. Sometimes
student interrupts
the flow of the
discourse but that
does not impede
following it.

Student shows poor

accuracy of the
language. Many
grammatical errors
occur impeding
understanding.
Student lacks
fluency at using the
language. It is
difficult to follow the
discourse.

Total Score: ____________ /21