Evidence: Criteria The student - ALL arguments were supported by hard, raw evidence - 3 Statistical facts were included

as part of evidence for arguments Statistics/numbers given aided in showing that the "debated component" was a positive or a negative gain to the economy

6 Met the criteria perfectly.

4 There was perhaps an argument with not evidence/ 3 statical facts were included. Statical facts were not used to full potential

2 There were 2 or 3 arguments with no evidence/ Only 2 statical facts were included/ Statistics were not used to full potential

0 There were 4 arguments with no evidence/Only 1 statistical fact was included/ Statistics were not effective

Met the criteria Argument: Criteria perfectly. The Student -Defined key vocabulary and talked with knowledge of their topic - At least 2 pro/con arguments were very clearly stated at start (Why this component should pass/why not- "This component should pass because"...) - The argument was formally typed and read exactly as indicated; A copy was provided to teacher the night before the debate - Had good, cited material for information given Met the criteria perfectly with Visual: Criteria more than one The Student visual aide. -Included at least one visual aide to back up evidence (infographics, pie charts, graphs) - had an organized visual aid that was neat and effective -made it visible and ready for all to see during debate - was creative in the use of a visual aid Overall Debate: Criteria Met the criteria The student perfectly with - Used the debate rules and procedures great structure, - Prepared thoroughly for his or her role in self presentation, the debat and a win. - opening argument and rebuttal -Met the time requirements - Was part of the winning side of the debate

One or two vocabulary words were used, but no definition was given/Arguments were not stated clearly at the start/All cited

3 or 4 vocabulary words came up, but no definition was given/ Arguments were not clearly stated at the start/ The objective on stating positive or negative effects was shaky. All cited.

Vocabulary used did not have good knowledge behind it. Proper citation was not done.

1 piece of criteria was 2 pieces of criteria missing from the was missing from visual aide. the visual aide.

3 or more pieces of criteria was missing from the visual aide.

1 or 2 reminders on the debate rules and procedures were needed/ 1 or 2 stumbles which could have been eliminated with more preparation

3 reminders on the debate rules and procedures were needed/ 3 stumbles which could have been eliminated with more preparation

More than 3 reminders needed/ Many stumbles and pauses due to clear lack of preparation

Participation: Criteria The student -was a positive attribute to the team with no put downs or messing around -used class time wisely with no warnings -was an active participant in the debate with no warnings

Met the criteria 1 or 2 warnings were 3 or 4 warnings perfectly with no given. were given. warnings throughout worktime and debate day

5 or more warnings were given.