Master of Arts in Education: Educational Technology

California State University, Sacramento

Paradise Unified School District, Paradise Elementary

Debate Rubric

Name:____________________

Date: _________Period:______ 

Subject of Debate:____________________________________ 

Pro or Con (Circle one)

Which Side Won: ___________________  

Criteria Rate:

1-10 

Comments

Composure 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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