Debate Rubric

Debate Topic. _____________________________________________

Team arguing the positive. ___________________________________

Team arguing the negative. ___________________________________

Start time. _______________________________________________



  1. (5 minutes) ____ XXXX Affirmative position ____________________ presents constructive debate points.





  2. (2 minutes) XXXX ____ Negative position ____________________ cross-examines affirmative points.





  3. (5 minutes) XXXX ____ Negative position ____________________ presents constructive debate points.





  4. (2 minutes) ____ XXXX Affirmative position ____________________ cross-examines negative points.





  5. (3 minutes) ____ XXXX Affirmative position ____________________ offers first rebuttal.





  6. (5 minutes) XXXX ____ Negative position ____________________ offers first rebuttal.





  7. (2 minutes) ____ XXXX Affirmative position ____________________ offers second rebuttal.