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EXAM: Persuasive Speech 
Persuasive Speech
Students will give a persuasive speech to their peers. They will be assessed on use of persuasive language, content & research, along with verbal & nonverbal style of delivery.
Rubric Code: AX458XW
By tvannort
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Needs Improvement

1 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

5 pts

Excellent

6 pts

Introduction

Attention Grabber
Why is topic important?
Why should we listen?
Needs Improvement

No introduction or introduction didn't actually introduce topic.
Fair

Introduction lacked enough details.
Good

Introduction gave enough details to cover the speech.
Excellent

Introduction not only introduced the speech, but got the audience's attention.
Body

3 or more points
3 or more pieces of documented research
Relevant & Persuasive
Needs Improvement

Lack of organization or details.

Attempted to. sue some persuasive techniques
Fair

Enough details, but little organization.

Used some persuasive techniques, but very well.
Good

Good organization and details.

Used sound persuasive techniques.
Excellent

Excellent organization, in-depth details, and included a variety of details (facts, stories, specific examples, etc.)Persuasive language techniques used well and effectively.

Used 3 documented sources.
Conclusion

Recapped
Expressed why topic is important
Needs Improvement

Speech ended abruptly.

Topic is ridiculous in joking fashion.
Fair

Speech ended with a rushed or confusing conclusion.

Not very important topic at all.
Good

Speech ended with an adequate summary of points.

Somewhat important topic.
Excellent

Speech ended with a lasting impression!

Very Important topic.
Voice

Quality
Rate, Pitch, Volume
Fillers
Pauses
Understandable & Clear
Needs Improvement

Difficult to hear or understand.

No expression in voice.
Fair

Could be heard some of the time or somewhat difficult to understand.

Little expression.
Good

Could be heard clearly. Good expression and rate.

Varied voice and pace.
Excellent

Effective volume, diction, rate, and expression were used.

Appropriate pauses were used.
Eye Contact

Looks at audience
Knows what they are talking about--doesn't need outline or script
Needs Improvement

No eye contact.
Fair

Little eye contact.
Good

Eye contact with some of the audience.
Excellent

Eye contact with all of the audience throughout whole speech.
Body Language

Nonverbals
Movement
Demeanor
Needs Improvement

Slouched, blank facial expression, fidgeting.
Fair

Some slouching, little facial expression, hand gestures distracting.
Good

Stood straight, appropriate hand gestures, appropriate facial expressions.
Excellent

All body language showed enthusiasm: stood straight, hand gestures emphasized, facial expressions matched speech mood.
Preparation & Time

4-6 minutes
Ready & Prepared
Rubric (+2 points)
Needs Improvement

I have a speech today???

Is this what I do?

What was topic & theme?

3:17 and under & 6:42 and over
Fair

No game plan. Kind of wing-n it.

Read from outline/notes a lot.

3:38-3:18 & 6:22-6:42 minutes
Good

Somewhat prepared.

Had some sort of gameplan.

Outline/Notes used.

3:59-3:39 & 6:01-6:21 minutes
Excellent

Student was prepared & ready.

Had outline/notes.

4-6 minutes
Overall Persuasiveness

Persuasive
Informative
Knowledgeable
Passionate
Researched
Needs Improvement

Poor performance.

No persuasiveness whatsoever.

No energy or passion.

What just happened?
Fair

We are little lost.

Somewhat hard to follow & understand.

Not very persuasive.

Not very energetic & passionate.
Good

Mostly thorough--few missing links.

Mostly persuasive.

Mostly energetic & passionate.
Excellent

Very thorough.

Very persuasive.

Energetic & Passionate on topic



Keywords:
  • persuasive speech, presentation



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