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Q4 Persuasive Speech 
Students will research, plan, and compose a speech in which their performance will be evaluated in terms of specific standards set in class, including the clarity and completeness of your speech and the quality of your presentation in explaining your topic matter. Non-verbal communication is highlighted. Students will have 6 to 8 minutes to deliver the speech.
Rubric Code: JBX378
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Speech to Persuade
  Poor

7 pts

Fair

9 pts

Good

10 pts

Excellent

10.8 pts

Organization

Poor

Student had little to no organization jumped from one main idea in the speech to another 4 or more times. There was no a transition into the new idea being presented
Fair

Student had some organization. jumped from one main idea in the speech to another 3 times. There was no a transition into the new idea being presented
Good

Student had some organization. jumped from one main idea in the speech to another 1 or 2 times.
There was transitions in ideas at lease 2 twice
Excellent

Student had organization. Did not jump from one main idea in the speech to another at all. all ideas had transitions into the new ideas.
Introduction

Poor

The speaker failed to introduce the speech OR the introduction was not useful in indicating what the speech was about.
Fair

The speaker introduced the speech, but some details were unclear. The introduction lacked an attention getter and/or a preview of main points
Good

The speaker introduced the speech adequately, including an attention getter and a preview of the main points of the speech.
Excellent

The speaker introduced the speech well, including an attention getter and a preview of main points of the speech. The speaker was enthusiastic about the topic and brought the audience into the speech.
Body Language

Poor

.The speaker's posture and expression indicated a lack of enthusiasm or comfortableness with the speech. Some movements were very distracting and made the speech difficult to follow.
Fair

The speaker had some distracting movement during delivery. Facial expressions seemed forced or absent.
Good

The speaker maintained adequate posture and non-distracting movement during the speech. Expressions were comfortable.
Excellent

The speaker maintained good posture. Movements were purposeful and enhanced the delivery of the speech. Facial expressions were comfortable and showed enthusiasm for the topic.
Time

Poor

Speech is over or short more than one minute.
Fair

Speech is nearly a minute over or short of time.
Good

Speech is over or short time less than one minute.
Excellent

Speech is completed within 6-8 minute time window.
Body

Poor

The speech was difficult to Little detail was given to support the main points. with no persuasive points
Fair

The speaker delivered adequate about the topic. one persuasive point
Good

The speaker used logical order and relevant details to deliver their two persuasive points
Excellent

Logical, coherent organization and relevant information helped convey the speaker's message clearly. Detail and word choice were appropriate to the purpose.
Voice

Poor

Audience had difficulty hearing and/or understanding much of the speech due to low volume. Very little expression was shown.
Fair

The student could be heard most of the time but at certain points was inaudible. Little expression was shown.
Good

The student spoke loudly and clearly enough to be easily understood. The speaker used adequate expression and rate.
Excellent

Consistent and effective volume, articulation, and expression were present in the speaker's voice. Appropriate rate and pausing were employed.
Conclusion

Poor

The speaker ended the speech abruptly without conclusion.
Fair

The speaker concluded the speech without in a disorganized fashion.
Good

The speaker concluded the speech by adequately summarizing the main points
Excellent

The speaker quickly summarized the main points, referred back to the introduction to bring the speech full circle, and left the audience with a lasting impression!
Eye Contact

Poor

The speaker seldom looked at the audience
Fair

The speaker looked up occasionally and focused on only a few people during the speech.
Good

The speaker looked at much of the audience often.
Excellent

The speaker looked at all of the audience most of the time.
Resources

Poor

Did not mention resources used in speech at all.
Fair

Listed resources at end of speech
Good

Mentioned one or two resources in speech and listed the rest.
Excellent

Mentioned all the resources during the speech. Did not need to list any at end of speech.



Keywords:
  • Speech to Persuade







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