Debate Rubric

Criteria 1 point 2 point 3 point 4 point Government Opposition

Organization Most arguments were not tied to Some arguments were Most arguments were clearly All arguments were clearly tied to
x5 an idea (premise) and in an tied to an idea (premise) tied to an idea (premise) and an idea (premise) and organized
illogical fashion. and organized in a organized in a tight, logical in tight, logical fashion.
logical fashion. fashion.

Accuracy of information Information had several Most information was Most information was clear, All information presented was
x5 inaccuracies or was usually not clear and accurate. accurate and thorough. clear, accurate and thorough.
clear.

Rebuttal Counterarguments were not Some counter arguments Most counterarguments were All counterarguments were
x5 accurate or relevant. were weak and accurate, relevant, and strong. accurate, relevant and strong.
irrelevant.

Accuracy of language It was hard to understand due to The student made some The student made a few mistakes The student communicated well
use incorrect use of vocabulary and mistakes in vocabulary in vocabulary and grammar but using correct vocabulary and
x5 grammar. and grammar. there were no patterns of errors. grammar.

Presentation Style One or more members of the
x5 team had a presentation style that
did not keep the attention of the
audience.
Team sometimes used Team usually used gestures, eye Team
gestures, eye contact, contact, tone of voice and a level consistently used gestures, eye
tone of voice and a level of enthusiasm in a way that kept contact, tone of voice and a level
of enthusiasm in a way the attention of the audience. of enthusiasm in a way that kept
that kept the attention of the attention of the audience.
the audience.

Motion: Total = /100

ADJUDICATOR:

GOVERNMENT: _______________________________ OPPOSITION: _______________________________

Debater 1: ____________________________ Debater 1: ____________________________
Debater 2: ____________________________ Debater 2: ____________________________
Debater 3: ____________________________ Debater 3: ____________________________
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