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.