Debaterubric
Debaterubric
Debaterubric
Above Standard:
5
At least 3 points
are explained well
and supported.
Meets Standard:
4
At least 2 points
are explained well
and supported.
Approaches Standard:
3
Points are not
explained well nor
supported.
Clarity of
speech
Speech is clear,
accurate and
easy to follow.
Speech is clear,
accurate and easy
to follow.
Speech is not
completely clear,
accurate or easy to
follow.
Speech is unclear,
inaccurate and not
easy to follow.
Comprehension
of the issue
Issue is fully
comprehended
and is evidenced
within the
speech.
Drafts and final
product are
complete and
turned in on time.
Feedback is used
to improve
performance.
Issue is mostly
comprehended
and is evidenced
within the speech.
Issue is not
comprehended and
is not evidenced
within the speech.
Depth of
argument
Process
Below Standard: 2
Points are not
explained well nor
supported.
Missing: 1
WRITING
Organization
Language
(Vocabulary
and Sentence
Structure)
Grammar
Above Standard: 5
Meets Standard: 4
Paragraphs contain
one clear, main idea
and all of the
information in that
paragraph supports
that idea. Transitions
are often used to
connect one idea to the
next.
Language used is
appropriate and
especially clear. You
have an excellent
vocabulary.
Your paper is
extremely easy to read
with virtually no
grammatical errors.
Paragraphs contain
one clear, main idea
and all of the
information in that
paragraph supports
that idea.
Approaches
Standard: 3
Some paragraphs
may contain more
than one main idea.
Supporting evidence
does not always
support the main
idea of the
paragraph.
Below Standard: 2
The paragraphs are
not properly
organized, and it is
difficult to tell what
the main idea is in
each paragraph.
Missin
g: 1