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Criteria for Evaluating Debate Performance WorksheetCriteria for Evaluating Debate Performance Worksheet
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Criteria for Evaluating Debate Performance

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Behind every successful debate is a list of clearly stated criteria. Let your debaters know exactly how their performance will be evaluated with this packet that details the content, preparation, structure, and grading policy that will be used.

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CCSS: Adaptable

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debate

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social studies

Classroom Considerations

  • Although designed for AP US History, the resource would be appropriate for all classes
  • The final page of the four-page packet would need to be revised to remove class-specific information

Pros

  • A list of suggested debate topics, a debate grading policy, and a post-debate writing prompt are included

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  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a SL.9-10.4 SL.11-12.1.a SL.11-12.4

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