Following is a rubric to use for debates. You can complete this on your own, but I usually have my 'audience' members fill one out too. Rate each category on a scale of one to ten and count all ten evenly for a total of 100 points.
Debate Rubric
Name:____________________Date:
_________Period:______
Subject of Debate:____________________________________
Pro or Con (Circle one) Which Side Won: ___________________
| Criteria | Rate: 1-10 | Comments |
| Appearance
of Team (Professionally dressed.) | ||
| Opening
statements were well organized. | ||
| Team
members addressed remarks to the audience. | ||
| Opening
statements were not read from cards. | ||
| Both
team members participated equally in opening statement. | ||
| Students
spoke loud enough to be heard. | ||
| Rebuttal
was specific to arguments made in the opposing team's opening statement. | ||
| Both
team members participated equally in the rebuttal. | ||
| Answers
to audience questions were well thought out. | ||
| Respect
was shown throughout the debate for the opposing team. (No name calling, interruptions, etc. ) |
Points Earned:
______________/100 Points
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