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Persuasive Speech 
Persuasive Speech
Students will give a persuasive speech to their peers. They will be assessed on Content and Delivery.
Rubric Code: B3WXAW
By rebeccaroland
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Needs Improvement

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Content
50 % Score:_______/ 15
Introduction
5 pts

Score:
Needs Improvement

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

A purpose of the speech was given, but it lacked an attention getting statement and a preview of the the reasons
Good

Introduction gave enough details to cover the speech, but it did not start off with a strong attention getting statement or the preview was not clear
Excellent

Great Attention Getting statement was used. The purpose of the speech is clear and there was a clear preview of the reasons
(ckpt #2,#7,#8)
Body
5 pts

Score:
Needs Improvement

Lack of organization or details
Fair

Reasons were given, but no real convincing evidence. A lot of opinion only was heard
Good

Good organization and details. Reasons and Evidences given, but only one strategy was used
Excellent

Excellent organization, in-depth details, and included a variety of details (facts, stories, specific examples, etc.)
(Ckpt #6 and #8)
Conclusion
5 pts

Score:
Needs Improvement

Speech ended abruptly or stated, "I hope you liked my speech..."
Fair

Speech ended with a rushed or confusing conclusion
Good

Speech ended with summary of points, but not a strong statement of impression
Excellent

Speech ended with a summary of points, a challenge or question to the audience, and a lasting statement that makes an impression
(ckpt#8)
Delivery
50 % Score:_______/ 15
Voice
5 pts

Score:
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. A little too fast or too slow, little expression is heard in the voice
Excellent

Great volume, not to slow or too fast, expression is heard in the voice, and effective pauses are used
Eye Contact
5 pts

Score:
Needs Improvement

No eye contact. The speech was read the entire time
Fair

Little eye contact. The speaker shows some effort to look away from his/her paper.
Good

Eye contact during parts of the speech for more than a glance.
Excellent

Eye contact with all of the audience throughout most of the speech.
Body Language
5 pts

Score:
Needs Improvement

blank facial expression or distracting movements
Fair

Some slouching, distracting movements at times, almost no facial expression
Good

Stood straight with little facial expression appropriate hand gestures
Excellent

All body language showed enthusiasm: stood straight, hand gestures emphasized the poionts, facial expressions matched speech mood.
Total Score
100 % Score:_______/ 30



Keywords:
  • persuasive speech, presentation



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