The document outlines a rubric for evaluating student performance in a classroom debate across five criteria: organization and clarity, use of arguments, use of examples and facts, use of rebuttal, and presentation style. Each criterion is scored on a scale from 1 (poor) to 4 (excellent) to assess how clearly viewpoints are outlined, how well reasons and supporting evidence are provided, how effectively counter-arguments are made, and how convincingly the presentation style engages the audience.

1. Levels of PerformanceSR No:Criteria1Poor2Average3Good4Excellent1.Organization and Clarity: Viewpoints and responses are outlined both clearly and orderly.Unclear in most partsClear in some parts but not over allMost clear and orderly in all partsCompletely clear and orderly presentation2.Use of Arguments: Reasons are given to support viewpoint.Few or no relevant reasons givenSome relevant reasons givenMost reasons given: most relevantMost relevant reasons given in support3.Use of Examples and Facts: Examples and facts are given to support reasons.Few or no relevant supporting examples/factsSome relevant examples/facts givenMany examples/facts given: most relevantMany relevant supporting examples and facts given4.Use of Rebuttal (In terms of defense): Arguments made by the other teams are responded to and dealt with effectively.No effective counter-arguments madeFew effective counter-arguments madeSome effective counter-arguments madeMany effective counter-arguments made5.Presentation Style: Tone of voice, use of gestures, and level of enthusiasm are convincing to audience.Few style features were used; not convincinglyFew style features were used convincinglyAll style features were used, most convincinglyAll style features were used convincingly<br />Classroom Debate Rubric<br />