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Persuasive Presentation Rubric 
061 Persuasive Speech Rubric
Persuasive speech delivered extemporaneously with PowerPoint.
Rubric Code: AX95552
By tminton
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Something's Missing

0 pts

Introduction

Excellent

Introduction opens with strong attention grabber and clearly states position on the topic.
Good

Introduction open with attention grabber and previews topic.
Fair

Introduction lacks effective attention grabber and/or topic preview.
Something's Missing

Introduction either missing or severely lacking.
Supporting Arguments

Weight = 3
Excellent

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

Good organization and details. Facts are clear and have evidence. Persuasive techniques could be stronger.
Fair

Ideas organized but not adequately explained/elaborated.
Something's Missing

Supporting information inadequately presented.
Counterarguments

Weight = 2
Excellent

Presentation clearly identifies two counterarguments and effectively addresses each with strong evidence and/or reasoning to reaffirm position.
Good

Presentation identifies two counterarguments and addresses each, but refuting evidence could be stronger.
Fair

Presentation attempts to identify one or two counterarguments but they are not sufficiently addressed.
Something's Missing

Counterarguments are not mentioned or are inadequately addressed.
Conclusion

Excellent

Conclusion effectively restates position on topic, summarizes main arguments, and brings closure with a memorable ending/call to action.
Good

Conclusion restates position and summarizes main ideas. Closes with a call to action.
Fair

Conclusion lacks either restatement of position, summary of main arguments, or call to action.
Something's Missing

Conclusion is severely lacking.
Voice

Excellent

Effective volume, diction, rate, and expression were used. Uses a clear voice and correct pronunciation of terms so that audience members can hear presentation.
Good

Could be heard clearly. Good expression and rate
Voice is clear, pronounces most words correctly, and audience members can hear presentation.
Fair

Could be heard some of the time or somewhat difficult to understand. Little expression.
Voice is low, incorrectly pronounces terms, and/or audience has difficulty hearing presentation.
Something's Missing

Difficult to hear or understand. Speaks too quickly or quietly for audience to hear.
Eye Contact

Excellent

Holds attention of audience with the use of direct eye contact, seldom looking at notes.
Good

Consistent use of direct eye contact with audience, but still returns to notes.
Fair

Displayed minimal eye contact with audience, while reading mostly from the notes.
Something's Missing

No eye contact with audience, as entire report is read from notes.
Time

Excellent

Presentation is neither rushed nor slow. Presentation is within 3 to 5 minutes.
Good

Very minor time management problems. Presentation is slightly rushed or a bit too short.
Presentation is within 3 to 5 minutes.
Fair

Speech is longer than 5 minutes.
Something's Missing

Speech is less than 3 minutes.
Body Language

Excellent

Body language shows confidence: good posture, natural hand gestures, facial expressions matched speech mood.
Good

Mostly natural body language. Could have better posture, facial expression, or hand gestures.
Fair

Some slouching, little facial expression.
Very little movement or descriptive gestures.
Something's Missing

Inappropriate body language for presentation.
PowerPoint

Weight = 2
Excellent

PowerPoint was easy to read and provided valuable, relevant information. Good use of space and images. Student does not read from PowerPoint.
Good

PowerPoint was easy to read and provided valuable, relevant information. Good use of space and images. Student periodically reads from PowerPoint.
Fair

PowerPoint provides relevant information but is hard to read (to small, too much text, etc.). Student tends to read from PowerPoint.
Something's Missing

Either no PowerPoint included or entire presentation is read from PowerPoint.
Total Score
Score:_________/ 65



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