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Persuasive Speech 
Students will give a persuasive speech to their peers. They will be assessed on use of persuasive language, content and style of delivery.
Rubric Code: LXXB7CC
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Needs Improvement

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Introduction
5 pts

Score:

Needs Improvement

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

Introduction lacked enough details.
Good

Introduction gave enough details to cover the speech.
Excellent

Introduction not only introduced the speech, but got the audience's attention.
Body
5 pts

Score:

Needs Improvement

Lack of organization or details.<BR>
Attempted to. sue some persuasive techniques
Fair

Enough details, but little organization.<BR>
Used some persuasive techniques, but very well.
Good

Good organization and details.<BR>
Used sound persuasive techniques.
Excellent

Excellent organization, in-depth details, and included a variety of details (facts, stories, specific examples, etc.)<BR>
Persuasive language techniques used well and effectively.
Conclusion
5 pts

Score:

Needs Improvement

Speech ended abruptly.
Fair

Speech ended with a rushed or confusing conclusion.
Good

Speech ended with an adequate summary of points.
Excellent

Speech ended with a lasting impression!
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. Good expression and rate.<BR>
Varied voice and pace.
Excellent

Effective volume, diction, rate, and expression were used. <BR>
Appropriate pauses were used.
Eye Contact
5 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
5 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.
Speech Outline
5 pts

Needs Improvement

The student has an extremely incomplete outline that shows he/she did not spend class time conducting research.
Fair

The student has a speech outline that shows he/she did some research.
Good

The student has a somewhat incomplete outline.
Excellent

The student has a completed outline that shows effort and research.



Keywords:
  • persuasive speech, presentation







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