CLASSROOM DEBATE RUBRIC (Task Specific)

Criteria 1 2 3 Allotted

1. Knowledge: Monotonous Knowledge is Knowledge is

Preparation and speaking. shown, but too there. Research
knowledge of the topic Repetition of many technical is done
main idea. words used Uses of real life
Little or no examples to
idea make it more
realistic

2. Organization and Unclear in Clear in some Most clear and

Use of Arguments: most parts parts but not orderly in all
Viewpoints and Few or no over all parts
responses are outlined relevant Some relevant Most reasons
both clearly and orderly. reasons given reasons given given: most
Reasons are given to relevant
support viewpoint. Points are not Points are
Presentation of the synchronised jotted down Properly
content matter. properly but synchronised
not in flow and in flow

3. Use of Examples and Few or no Some relevant Many

Facts: Examples and relevant examples/facts examples/facts
facts are given to support supporting given given: most
reasons. examples/facts relevant

4. Presentation Style: Few style Few style All style

Tone of voice, use of features were features were features were
gestures, and level of used; not used used, most
enthusiasm are convincingly convincingly convincingly
convincing to audience.

5. Time Limit: Uses of Beyond or too Almost in time Perfectly

time less according to
time

6. Use of Rebuttal: No effective Few effective Some effective

Arguments made by the counter- counter- counter-
other teams are arguments arguments arguments made
responded to and dealt made made
with effectively.