Mongols Debate Rubric
Morelli | APWH
Opening Statement
 Presents thesis
 Includes historical background of time
period
 Gives an overview/preview of Main
points
 Each person should have an opportunity
to speak.
This role is best for people who feel most comfortable when
they are prepared and rehearsed when speaking in public.
Statement of Main Points of Argument
 Presents detailed evidence from required
activities to support your argument
 Does not include outside sources
 Clearly tied to thesis
 Each person should have an opportunity
to speak.
This role is best for people who feel most comfortable when
they are prepared and rehearsed when speaking in public.
Rebuttal
 Statement of response to points made by
opposing side (counter arguments)
 Each side will then be allowed to ask up
to three questions of its opponent
(choose carefully).
 Each side will be allotted one additional
follow-up question.
 All of the above must be included in the
allotted time.
2013-14
Student(s) - Fill in names
1 student (same as
conclusion)
Time
8 minutes (4
minutes each
side)
Points
5
2 students *Each person
must participate equally
14 minutes (7
minutes each
side)
10
2 students *Each person
must participate equally
14 minutes (7
minutes each
side)
10
1 student (same as opening)
~6 minutes
(~2-3 minutes
each side)
5
Note that these students will need to pay close attention
during the debate and will have to think on the fly! Notes
should be prepared in advance in anticipation of the other
side’s possible arguments. Your typed notes will include
what you THINK the other side will say, and you will have
writing on the notes you hand in from taking notes on the
other team during the debate.
Conclusion
 Includes final thoughts and points of
your side.
 Should reinforce or clarify points made or
questions answered rather than introduce
new information.
 Shows that thesis has been proven and
why the other side is wrong
Note that these students will need to pay close attention during the debate
and will have to think on the fly! Notes should be prepared in advance in
anticipation of the other side’s possible arguments. Your typed notes will
include what you THINK the other side will say, and you will have writing
on the notes you hand in from taking notes on the other team during the
debate.
10 points: Research Notes and Outline
Each person is required to submit typed notes for your section of the debate with citations of the documents
and resources given to you in this unit only (no outside research will be permitted). While I understand that
Mongols Debate Rubric
Morelli | APWH
2013-14
you will be collaborating with each other people in most cases, your outline should provide evidence of your
original work. Note that your total grade will be based on both your group’s performance and your individual
effort.