Horseshoe Debate
Open Debate
Participants
have the opportunity to question the positions of others by asking questions,
refuting points or arguments or by adding additional support or detail to a
position.
This
continues until no one wishes to speak or time runs out.
If time runs out before all
students have had an opportunity to contribute to the open debate, they may
submit written rebuttals or additional support for their position before class begins
the following day. Points off-topic or redundant will not be counted.
Opening
Speech
(20
marks)
|
Excellent
5
|
Proficient
4
|
Adequate
3
|
Fair
2
|
Weak
1
|
Introduction
and
Conclusion
(5
marks)
|
Provocative
and/or engaging introduction
Conclusion
has an impact
|
Interesting
introduction and a sound conclusion
|
Introduces
topic at the beginning and ends with a summary statement
|
May
have an introduction but it is unclear Conclusion is absent
|
Hard
to discern if there is an introduction or conclusion
|
Support of position with specific
facts and examples
(use
of Rule of Three)
(10
marks)
|
Details
are interesting, accurate, and complete. All arguments are focused and show
deep understanding of the complexity of the issue.
Specific
quotes and supporting evidence are used throughout the speech. A wide variety
of sources demonstrate extensive research
|
Details
are accurate and generally complete. Arguments are specific and
convincing.
Specific
quotes and supporting evidence are present but not consistently used. Sources
used demonstrate research.
|
Details
are generally accurate and fairly complete.
Arguments are general and show basic understanding of issue.
Supporting
details are general. (without sources)
|
Few
details
Arguments
are weak and show surface understanding
Some
evidence of research but it demonstrates a very limited understanding of the
issue
|
Details
are vague or absent
Little
evidence of research or understanding of the issue demonstrated
|
Presentation
rehearsal
voice
-
pacing
-
volume
-
clarity expression
eye
contact
(5
marks)
|
Delivery
is smooth and confident/
emotional
Rehearsal
is evident
Effective pacing, volume, expression and eye contact
|
Delivery
is generally smooth
Some
evidence of rehearsal
Some
attention to pacing, volume, expression and eye contact
|
Delivery
falters on occasion
Some
evidence of rehearsal
Adequate
volume and eye contact
|
Delivery
is halting and uneven
Little
evidence of rehearsal
Inadequate
preparation
|
Delivery
impedes
communication
No
evidence of rehearsal
Not
prepared
|
Open
Debate (10 Marks)
Students
are awarded two marks for each successful challenge, rebuttal or evidence in
support of or against a position.
No
marks are awarded for points that are redundant or off topic.
Marks are deducted
for breaking the rules of discussion.
