Debate Outline Rubric:
Sections:
Description:
Points to
be earned
Opening
Statement:
Use of complete sentences, introduces
topic of globalization
4
Thesis
1 sentence at the end of the opening
statement that states your position and
lists/highlights all 3 main reasons
2
Reason 1
Written in a complete sentence,
pertains to thesis and topic
2
Supporting
Details
3 quotes/ paraphrased examples that
support the main reason (2pts. Ea.)
6
Citations
3 citations listed, one per supporting
detail
3
Reason 2
Written in a complete sentence,
pertains to thesis and topic
2
Supporting
Details
3 quotes/ paraphrased examples that
support the main reason (2pts. Ea.)
6
Citations
3 citations listed, one per supporting
detail
3
Reason 3
Written in a complete sentence,
pertains to thesis and topic
2
Supporting
Details
3 quotes/ paraphrased examples that
support the main reason (2pts. Ea.)
6
Citations
3 citations listed, one per supporting
detail
3
Opposing
Arguments
List 2-3 opposing arguments with
citations
3
Closing
Statement
Restates position and main reasons,
ends with a final statement
4
Grammar/
attractiveness
Minimal grammatical errors, neat and
attractive outline
4
Total Points:
50
Earned
points
Debate Participation Rubric:
20 points total
you must share
Part IV: Participation: Credit is given for active participation throughout debate
Points earned
Description
16 points
Active participation throughout debate and preparation times
14 points
Active participation throughout most of debate and preparation times
12 points
Active participation throughout some of debate and preparation times
10 points
Need to participate more during the rounds as well as prep time.
7 points
Very little active participation.
4 points
Very little active participation in only rounds or preparation time.
EXAMPLE:
I disagree because one can clearly see how
globalization has many negative effects on the
environment; specifically, water pollution. For
example, TIME magazine reported that the large
oil spill off the Gulf of Mexico is a direct effect of
British Petroleum’s, a multinational company,
disregard for safety and environmental
regulations.
Class Discussion Assessment
Objectives
Student
responds to
other students
in the
discussion
group.
Student is
prepared for
discussion.
At or Below
At or Above
Low Performance
Average
Average
1 point
2 points
3 points
Student seems
Student often
Student
distracted or
interrupts other
occasionally
engages in
students' comments interupts other
unrelated
and opinions by
students, but
conversations while insulting them or by generally adds
other students
forcefully adding a related
speak.
their own opinions. argument or
opinion.
Exemplary Performance
4 points
Student waits until the
speaker is done speaking
before contributing and
integrates past comments
into their own statement.
1 point
2 points
3 points
4 points
Student is unable to Student makes
Student is
Student is engaged in the
discuss due to not random comments engaged in the discussion, and often cites
completing the
that repeat what
discussion,
specific references to the
assignment or
others have said
occasionally preparatory assignment or
activity leading to without
using
activity and clearly
the discussion.
contributing
references from connects the references to
anything new or
the preparatory main opinions.
randomly adds
assignment or
opinions that are off activty.
topic.
Student
1 point
2 points
3 points
4 points
demonstrates Student does not Student offers
Student
Student uses examples to
understanding engage in the
opinions that are
connects the help stuggling students see
of topic being discussion.
only occasionally topic to life
the ways the topic
discussed.
related to the topic. experiences
connects to life
and previous experiences and previous
knowledge.
knowledge, and student is
able to answer group
members' questions with
ease.
0 points
0 points
0 points
0 points
Score:
Earned
Points
Judges: The debate will not be judged by Ms. Mounts, but by your peers!
Judges will be the audience members!
The average of the judge’s scores will be each team’s final score for the
round.
The team with the most points at the end of 3 rounds wins!
Judges will award points for the arguments of each team based on the
following criteria:
Judging Score Card
Points Awarded
3
Criteria for Argument
Excellent point. It both supports the team’s argument and refutes the
opposing team’s position at the same time!
Rebuttal: Answers a question or argument posed by the opposite team
and is supported with facts and research as evidence.
2
Good point. It supports the team’s argument OR refutes the opposing
team’s position.
Rebuttal: Answers a question or argument posed by the opposite team
and is supported with some facts, research or example.
1
Ok point. It supports the team’s argument OR refutes the opposing
team’s position but is not well presented or articulated or is in some
ways confusing or vague.
Rebuttal: Answers a question or argument posed by the opposite team
but has little supporting evidence.
Reference Provided: Speaker provides a complete reference for
information or assertion including author, source and date published
Note: Points may only be awarded once for each example, fact or theory and the
argument of false information may earn a deduction of points.