Grading Rubric Form for Debate Speech Presentation - 200 Points
Student Speaking Date
Time: ______(5 minutes) Under or overtime will cost 3 pts. per 10 sec. or part of 10 sec.; stopped at 6 minutes
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Organizational Structure & Citing Sources (50 points) (Checkmark will indicate the item was presented)
______Attention Getter (5) ______Transitions (5)
______Thesis (significance & your opinion on the debate topic) (8)
______Main Points— Inherency, Solvency and Advantages that address the Signficance (15)
______Summarizing Final Thoughts in Conclusion (3)
______Refer back to Attention Getter in Conclusion (2)
______Cited Sources (which include the title of the publication, such as article and newspaper, the author’s full name, and the full date) (7)
______Interpretation/Explanation of Sources (5)
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Quality and Effectiveness (60 points)
Area to ImproveArea of Strength
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02468 10
To what degree was the introduction interesting and appropriate?
Attention Getter appropriate and interesting
Thesis (significance and opinion on the debate topic) clearly stated
Justification clearly given
Credibility established
Previewed points: clear and simply worded
______0 2 4 6 8 10
To what degree was the significance (problem) clearly defined?
Identified the problem? Explained inherency (barriers to solving the problem)?
What are the causes of the problem? Explained the seriousness of the problem?
Who is affected? How will the people be affected?
Anticipated audience objections? What are potential negative consequences if no change occurs?
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0246810
To what degree was the solvency (solution) credible and persuasive?
Clearly identified a possible solution? Clearly explained the possible solution?
Explained the advantagesof the possible solution?
Explained how the possible solution could be implemented?
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0246810
To what degree were the sources credible and persuasive?
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0246810
To what degree did the conclusion leave a strong final impression?
Summarized main points quickly but clearly
Referred back to the Attention Getter
Ended with a Call for Action
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0246810
How would you describe the overall presentation in terms of the speaker’s understanding of the problem and offering of solutions? How was the speaker able to answer cross-examining questions? Was he/she fluent in the topic?
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Delivery (90 points)Area to ImproveArea of Strength
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Eye Contact:0246 8 10
Did the student have eye contact distributed equally with the entire audience?
Relied on notes/assistance too much Memorized speech, with great eye contact
Focused only on certain people Looked around the entire room
Need to look at the extreme sides of the room Looked at the people on the extremes!
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Posture: 0246810
Did the student stand up straight & keep weight balanced evenly on both feet without locking knees?
Swaying, leaning to one sideStood up straight!
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Gestures:0246810
Did the student use effective gestures that were big and above the waist?
Clasped hands together or behind back Very natural gestures
Played with fingers or jewelry Definite, energetic gesturing
Held an arm, crossed armsAble to keep hands relaxed to sides when not gesturing
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Facial 0246810
Expressions:Did the student use appropriate, animated facial expressions?
Smile!Great smile!
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Volume:0246810
Did the student use appropriate volume so everyone in the room could easily hear?
Louder!Easily heard
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Articulation:0246810
Did the student use clear articulation and pronounce words correctly?
Dropping “g” off “ing” wordsHit word endings nicely
Articulate word endings to prevent running words togetherNo slurring
Because instead of becuz
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Vocal0246810
Expression:Did the student use variety in rate, pitch, & volume plus have good vocal quality?
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Composure:0246810
Did the student appear to be confident by displaying fluency, vocal confidence, & controlled body?
Vocalized Pauses No vocalized pauses!
Fidgeting with hair, clothing, jewelry, fingers Looked very relaxed
Stepping around nervously Looked in control
Breathe deep!Great breathing
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Energy &0246810
Enthusiasm:Did the student present a positive energized image with pizzazz?!
Energize!Wow!
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Grading Values
______of 50 points for Organizational Structure and Citing Sources
______of 60 points for Quality and Effectiveness
______ of 90 points for Delivery
______Undertime or Overtime Penalty
______of ______Total Points Possible