Grading Rubric – Current Events – Partner Debates (a6) Team members =______________________ ___ Total Points = 32
| | | | | | CRITERIA | NO (0 pts) | YES (4 pts) | CRITERIA | NO (0 pts) | YES (4 pts) | Dress code (both partners) | Any violation of the Pendleton dress code while presenting. | Adheres to the dress code. | Background | Presentation does NOT include a word doc, power point or poster with bullet points of the debate. | Presentation includes a word doc, power point or poster with bullet points of the debate. | Enthusiasm (both partners) | Presenter lacks enthusiasm or interest in their project. | Holds the attention of the audience & shows interest in their project. | Accuracy | One or both partners do not use relevant information to support their position. | Both partners use relevant information to support their position. | Effort (both partners) | Demonstrates little effort or appears to be a last minute job. | Presentation shows effort went into its preparation. | Class Discussion | Presentation does NOT include a discussion with the audience on the topic covered. | Presentation includes a discussion with the audience on the topic covered. | Speaking Skills (both partners) | Poor eye contact / can NOT be heard by the entire audience. | Maintains eye contact & can be heard by the entire audience. | Citation | Presentation does NOT include citation(s) to articles referenced. | Presentation includes citation(s) to articles referenced. |
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