DEBATE

Topic: ________________________ Name(s):

___________________________________________________________________

Introduction

Incomplete
0-49%
1.

Limited
50-59%
1.

Approaching Meeting
60-69%
70-79%
1.
1. Engaging, compelling, and creative hook

Exceeding
80 - 100%
1.

(10%)

2.

2.

2.

2.

(0 4.9%)

(5 5.9%)

(6 6.9%)

(7 7.9%)

(8-10%)

Use of evidence

1.

1.

1.

1. Provides thorough, relevant, and accurate information

1.

(30%)

2.

2.

2.

2. Substantiates arguments with highly effective reasoning and evidence

2.

(0-14%)

(15-17%)

(18-20%)

(21-23%)

(24-30%)

1.

1.

1.

1. Summarizes and refutes opponents contentions, attacking any faulty logic effectively,
with confidence, clarity, and respect

1.

(0-14%)

(15-17%)

(18-20%)

(21-23%)

(24-30%)

Organization and
delivery

1.

1.

1.

1. Organizes ideas and supporting material effectively, showing a strong sense of team
membership

1.

(30%)

2.

2.

2.

2. Follows all or almost all rules and conventions of debate effectively

3.

3.

3.

3. Shows strong command of speech and gesture; appears spontaneous and passionate

(0-14%)

(15-17%)

(18-20%)

(21-23%)

Rebuttals

2.

Skilled introduction of topic / transition to thesis

(30%)

TOTAL:

/100

2.
3.
(24-30%)