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DEBATE ASSESSMENT
TEAM A

TEAM B

Claim

Claim

Reason.

Reason.

Evidence

Evidence

Evaluation: I think Team _________ won the debate because

(Provide three specific reasons and explain them.)

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TEAM A

TEAM B

Team B says

Team A says

But Team A thinks

But Team B thinks

Because

Because

Directions: Listen to another group debate their topic. During their rebuttal (the back-and-forth section) record how each team refutes and
opposes the other teams arguments.

Evaluation: I think Team _________ won because

(Provide three specific reasons and explain them.)

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Name________________________________________________________________ Date__________________________ Class_______________________

Team Name:_______________________________________

Team Members:________________________________________

Debate Topic:______________________________________

WHAT IS SAID

HOW ITS SAID

Claim is stated clearly with sound reasoning

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Factual information supports claim and reasons

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Opposing arguments are addressed with logical rebuttals

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Information is presented and organized in an intelligible manner

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Eye contact and body language is appropriate for situation

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Voice is confident, respectful, and easy to hear

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