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Written Speech Rubric
Written Speech Rubric
Rubric Code:
L22X3W8
By
dspelinski
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Speech of Conviction (Written)
2 points inadequate
(N/A)
4 points developing
(N/A)
6 points mastered
(N/A)
8 points excels
(N/A)
The Lead
2 points inadequate
The lead, or attention grabber, is completely absent. The speech does not use any particular lead technique to get the reader/listener interested.
4 points developing
The speech does not begin with a strong lead. A lead that was discussed in class was implemented, but it was not used very well.
6 points mastered
The speech begins with a solid lead. It effectively uses one of the types of leads that we learned in class. It is interesting.
8 points excels
The speech begins with a strong, clear lead or attention grabber. It uses a personal experience or story, a surprising fact to get the attention of listener.
Introduction
2 points inadequate
The speech does not begin with a clear introduction. The thesis statement may not be in the introduction at all, or it may not be clear. The main points are missing.
4 points developing
The speech begins with an introduction. The thesis statement is somewhat clear. The main points are somewhat clear.
6 points mastered
The speech begins with a relatively clear introduction. The thesis statement is part of the introduction, but it could be clearer/stronger. The main points are stated, but they could also be clearer/stronger.
8 points excels
The speech begins with a strong, clear introduction. The thesis statement is very clear and obvious, and the author has briefly stated the main points.
Body Paragraph
2 points inadequate
The body paragraph is not clear enough. It attempts to support the thesis but does not do so clearly. Too much necessary information has been left out. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have probably not been used.
4 points developing
There is a paragraph which follows the introduction. It attempts to support the thesis but may not do so clearly. Not enough specific details and examples have been used. Transitional words have not been effectively used. It does not come to a strong finish.
6 points mastered
The body paragraph is good. The sentences all work together to support the thesis statement. Transitional words could been used more often/clearly. Specific details and examples have been used. It may not end with a strong closing sentence.
8 points excels
The body paragraph is strong. All of the sentences clearly connect to each other. Smooth and precise transition words have been used. Enough specific details and examples have been used.
Conclusion
2 points inadequate
Conclusion does not contain a concluding statement and/or does not wrap up the topic. The conclusion does not restate the thesis statement.
4 points developing
Conclusion contains a concluding statement and wraps up the topic. Thesis statement may have been restated.
6 points mastered
Conclusion contains a concluding statement and wraps up the topic in a new and interesting way.
8 points excels
The conclusion of this essay is strong. It leaves the reader with a lasting impression. It reminds the reader what was being proven in the essay. It is likely to persuade the reader
Mechanics: grammar, punctuation, spelling
2 points inadequate
Speech contains a lot of grammatical errors that negatively affect or weaken the meaning of the writing.
4 points developing
Speech contains grammatical errors that sometimes affect the paper's content and hurt the quality of the writing.
6 points mastered
Speech contains minimal grammatical errors that do not affect the paper's content.
8 points excels
Speech contains few or no grammatical errors. Sentence structure and the writer's grasp on grammar enhance the quality of the writing.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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