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Persuasive Speech 
Persuasive Speech
Students will give a persuasive speech to their peers. They will be assessed on Content and Style.
Rubric Code: D2C33C
By lucky8558
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Needs Improvement

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Content
50 % Score:_______/ 30
Main Points
10 pts

Score:
Needs Improvement

Only 1 -2 main points presented and supported throughout the speech.
Fair

Only 2-3 main points presented and supported throughout the speech.
Good

3-4 main points presented and supported throughout the speech.
Excellent

5-8 main points presented and supported throughout the speech.
Evidence
10 pts

Score:
Needs Improvement

No evidence was given to support main points or ideas.
Fair

Evidence was given to support main points or ideas but no credibility was given to the evidence.
Good

Evidence along with credibility was given to support main points or ideas but it carried little signifigance.
Excellent

Excellent evidence along with credibility was given to support main points or ideas and it carried signifigance.
Persuasion
10 pts

Score:
Needs Improvement

Speech did not pick a side and did not persuade the audience in any way.
Fair

Speech did confirm a definate position but did little to persuade the audience.
Good

Speech did confirm a definate position and did persuade the audience.
Excellent

Speech did confirm a definate position and did persuade the audience and also ended with a lasting impression!
Style
50 % Score:_______/ 30
Voice
10 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. Good expression and rate.
Excellent

Effective volume, diction, rate, and expression were used. Appropriate pauses were used.
Eye Contact
10 pts

Score:
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
10 pts

Score:
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.
Total Score
100 % Score:_______/ 60



Keywords:
  • persuasive speech, presentation



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